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Urban and Regional Planner

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This is an ideal career for visionary thinkers. Urban and regional planners specialise in the development and re-development of existing towns, cities and rural areas. You plan for the future growth of regions, urban areas, industrial and commercial estates, recreation areas and open space. You work on projects to ensure the optimum relationship with the surrounding environment. In doing so, you improve the quality of life of people and aim to have safe, healthy, efficient and aesthetically pleasing environments.

Salary p/a
75k - 170k

Qualifications
Degree

Intensity
Sitting

Demand
Stable

Travel
Medium

Conditions
Indoors & Outdoors

Weekly Hours
Up to 40

Pros

Important occupation
Positive job prospects
International demand

Cons

Pressure of big decisions
Public comment
Can’t please everyone

The Bottom Line

Being an urban and regional planner is a demanding yet insightful career. If you are interested in the positive development of urban and regional areas, and can handle the pressure of expectation and the stress of tight deadlines, then consider it. Career prospects are good if you are willing to gain appropriate experience.

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