Urban and Regional Planners

01

Design, promote, or administer government plans or policies affecting land use, zoning, public utilities, community facilities, housing, or transportation.

02

Advise planning officials on project feasibility, cost-effectiveness, regulatory conformance, or possible alternatives.

03

Create, prepare, or requisition graphic or narrative reports on land use data, including land area maps overlaid with geographic variables, such as population density.

04

Hold public meetings with government officials, social scientists, lawyers, developers, the public, or special interest groups to formulate, develop, or address issues regarding land use or community plans.

05

Mediate community disputes or assist in developing alternative plans or recommendations for programs or projects.

06

Recommend approval, denial, or conditional approval of proposals.

07

Conduct field investigations, surveys, impact studies, or other research to compile and analyze data on economic, social, regulatory, or physical factors affecting land use.

08

Evaluate proposals for infrastructure projects or other development for environmental impact or sustainability.

09

Discuss with planning officials the purpose of land use projects, such as transportation, conservation, residential, commercial, industrial, or community use.

10

Keep informed about economic or legal issues involved in zoning codes, building codes, or environmental regulations.