urban planner
Zoning map creator
An urban planner is a professional who designs and develops land use plans for cities, towns, and regions.
Urban planners assess zoning, transportation, housing, and environmental factors to guide community growth and development: The urban planner presented proposals for the new waterfront district.
The work balances competing interests—economic development, environmental protection, historic preservation, and community needs.
How terrain is allocated
- residentialRelating to housing
- commercialPaid broadcast promotion
- industrialOf factories and production
- mixed-useCombining different functions
ordinance · variance · permitting · density · setback · buffer zone · building codes · code enforcement
Thorough strategy for everything
- master planOverall strategic framework
- housing policyRules governing residential development
- community engagementActive local participation
- public hearingsOfficial meetings open to all
impact assessment · redevelopment · gentrification · affordable housing · inclusionary zoning · eminent domain · public comment · charrette
Foot-travel suitability rating
- transit-oriented developmentDense construction near stations
- carbon reductionLowering CO2 emissions
- climate adaptationAdjusting to environmental shifts
- green buildingSustainably designed structure
Building design professional
- landscape architectDesigner of outdoor environments
- civil engineerPublic works designer
- policy advisorOne counseling on governance
- consultantProfessional advice provider
Organized urban conveyance networks
- roadsPaved paths for vehicles
- bridgesStructures spanning obstacles
- sewersUnderground waste conduits
- utilitiesEssential infrastructure services
water supply · electric grid · stormwater · streetlights · bike lanes · sidewalks · public transit · traffic signals
land use
How terrain is allocated
- residentialRelating to housing
- commercialPaid broadcast promotion
- industrialOf factories and production
mixed-use · ordinance · variance · permitting · density · setback · buffer zone · building codes · code enforcement · subdivision
comprehensive plan
Thorough strategy for everything
- master planOverall strategic framework
- housing policyRules governing residential development
- community engagementActive local participation
public hearings · impact assessment · redevelopment · gentrification · affordable housing · inclusionary zoning · eminent domain · public comment · charrette
walkability
Foot-travel suitability rating
- transit-oriented developmentDense construction near stations
- carbon reductionLowering CO2 emissions
- climate adaptationAdjusting to environmental shifts
architect
Building design professional
- landscape architectDesigner of outdoor environments
- civil engineerPublic works designer
- policy advisorOne counseling on governance
transit systems
Organized urban conveyance networks
utilities · water supply · electric grid · stormwater · streetlights · bike lanes · sidewalks · public transit · traffic signals · fiber optics
- space designersinterior designer, landscape architect, set designer
- planner types
- professionalsdoctor, nurse, lawyer, engineer, dentist
- professionsdoctor, lawyer, engineer, teacher, nurse
- city governmentcity hall, city manager, city clerk, city charter, mayor's office
- city planners