Urban and Regional Planner
Last modified:
July 27, 2010, 09:54 AM
Save
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.
Forum - Related Posts
Virgil
May 29, 2009, 10:07 AM
[1]
Kezza
January 27, 2010, 03:35 PM
[1]
Kezza
September 21, 2009, 11:56 AM
[1]
Madge
September 13, 2009, 08:57 PM
[6]
Madge
September 13, 2009, 08:57 PM
[6]
Marla - MIPS Caseworker
September 03, 2009, 10:38 AM
[6]
emilyam
July 01, 2009, 11:16 AM
[6]
Tommykey
June 30, 2009, 09:25 AM
[6]
Maddy
June 29, 2009, 11:11 AM
[6]
Virgil
June 04, 2009, 04:01 PM
[1]
Read the next section in this career