Urban Planner

Job Description:

An urban planner works with a city in order to fill the spaces within in an efficient and attractive manner. They work with both the city and private contractors on individual projects, and make sure it is carried out completely. They oversee all parts of the city within its limits.

Salary average: $79,540 per year, $38.24 per hour

Occupational Outlook:

Lighting designer demand is projected to grow 11% yearly.

Links to Learn More About This Career:

https://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/urban-and-regional-planners.htm

https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/tools/job-descriptions/urban-planner

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Urban_planning

Educational Requirements:

4 years and a masters degree from an accredited university program to be even entry level.

University of Cinncinati

Address: Cincinnati, OH

Website: https://www.uc.edu/

Information on the Major: https://daap.uc.edu/academic-programs/school-of-planning/bachelor-of-urban-planning.html

University of Louisville

Address: Louisville, KY

Website: https://urbanlouisville.org/

Information on the Major: https://urbanlouisville.org/master-of-urban-planning

Arizona state university

Address: Phoenix, AZ

Website: https://asuonline.asu.edu/

Information on the Major: https://asuonline.asu.edu/online-degree-programs/undergraduate/bachelor-science-urban-planning/

Soft Skills, Characteristics, and/or Abilities Need For This Career:

Knowledge of cities
Knowing zoning and statewide requirements
Having basic experiences in design and organization

Software Knowledge Needed For This Career:

AutoCAD

Revit

Pros and Cons to Choosing This Career

Pros (Positives to this Career)

Positive Job Outlooks
High Salary
Lots of projects

Cons (Negatives to this Career)

Long degree
Stressful at points
Very large scale

Typical Working Conditions For This Career:

Most often worked in a room or office designing, but also out on the job site throughout construction and changes to make sure it all connects like they wanted

Career Researched By: Nate Knowles

Sources & Citations

https://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/urban-and-regional-planners.htm

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Urban_planning

https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/social-sciences/urban-planning