Urban and Regional Planners

Urban and regional planners assist in the development and redevelopment of a city, metropolitan area, or region. They work to preserve historical buildings, protect the environment, and help manage a community's growth and change. Planners evaluate individual buildings and city blocks, and are also involved in the design of new subdivisions, neighborhoods, and even entire towns. There are approximately 35,940 urban and regional planners working in the United States.

Quick Facts
Duties	Develop growth and redevelopment plans for communities; work closely with government officials, developers, and others
Alternate Title(s)	Economic Development Planners, Historic Preservation Planners, Housing and Community Development Planners, Human Services Planners, International Development Planners, Transportation Planners, Urban Design Planners
Salary Range	$25,000 to $100,000
Employment Prospects	Good
Advancement Prospects	Good
Work Environment	Primarily Indoors
Best Geographical Location(s)	Opportunities are available throughout the country
Education and Training	Master's Degree
Related School Subjects	English Government Social Studies
Experience	Several years’ experience required
Skills	Information Management Interpersonal Organizational
Personality Traits	Organized Problem-Solving Realistic
Licensure/Certification	Recommended
Special Requirements	None
Career Ladder	Planning Director or Consultant Senior Planner Planner Planning Aide or Assistant