Urban Planning
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Urban Planners help communities decide the best way to use their land and resources with an eye to development and regeneration. An Urban Planner recommends locations for roads, schools, and other infrastructure in order to help local officials solve social, economic, and environmental problems.
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JOSIE LANE
Current position
Journalist, communist & editor for Hindustan Times, DNA & Nat Geo Traveler. She's covered stories from travel start-ups, communities, gentrification, gender issues, and human rights.
Career prospects & criteria
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Educational Qualifications
B. Plan in Urban planning
Bachelors degree in Geography/Environmental Design/ Political science/ Urban planning
M. Plan in Urban Planning/ Masters degree in Urban Planning/ City planning
PhD. In Urban Planning
What you need to get started
1-2 years of experience is necessary for entry-level positions is a must
Familiarity with geographic information systems (GIS)
Soft Skills
Communication
Decision-making
Lateral and spatial thinking
Problem-solving
Creative
Visionary
Technical Skills
Good with administering government policies and plans regarding land use
Analysing data
Good with planning and reviewing
Management
Knowledge of planning processes, law and housing policy
Finance and Policy development
Analytical research
Understanding how certain design decisions may affect the surrounding environment
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