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Urban Regional Planner
Urban regional planners coordinate the development of urban areas. They may coordinate with construction companies where to build a new downtown stadium, or recommend to city officials strategies for reducing urban sprawl or increasing affordable housing. To accomplish these tasks, urban regional planners analyze population trends, population needs, meet with development experts, conduct studies and public hearings.
Before recommending a project, urban planners must consult civil engineers, architects, economists, as well as perform the financial analysis themselves to determine project budgets. Planners must be respectful and treat all the parties involved in a development project diplomatically.
In larger cities, urban planners may specialize in redeveloping run down areas. Urban planners may also determine proper land use, manage transportation, and coordinate efforts to preserve the environment and historic buildings. In smaller cities, urban planners may be responsible for all these duties.
Salary Data
Median (8 years of experience): $62,500
25-75 percentile (8 years or more of experience): $54,300-85,600
Training
Although some planners only have a bachelor’s degree, most entry-level positions require that candidates have a master’s degree in planning. Candidates will be more marketable by taking courses in geographic information systems, finance, architecture, economics, civil or structural engineering.
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