What do they do?
Simply put, urban planners use land plans and programs to design communities to deal with population growth in towns and cities.
To be an urban planner, you must have a college degree. Some jobs also require 1-2 years of experience.
How do I get into this?
You should complete both a BA and an MA in urban planning. Experience in the form of internships is also useful.
What courses should I take for this?
- IIT Bombay- Mumbai - MSU Baroda- Vadodara - IIEST Shibpur- Howrah
What are the top colleges in India?
- MIT- USA - Delft University of Technology- Netherlands - UCL- United Kingdom
What are the top colleges in the world?
To be a good urban planner, you should have analytical and management skills, along with education and experience in the field.
What skills do I need?
You should be creative, decisive and good at communication. These skills are required extensively in the field.
What about soft skills?
Yes! The industry revenue in 2021 was $2.91 billion and is expected to grow to $4.53 billion by 2028.
Will there be a demand for urban planners?
The average salary for an urban planner in India is ₹5,07,953 per year.
How much will I earn?
The movie Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness shows urban planning at its best.
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