What do they do?
Urban planners construct land-use plans and programmes that help towns, cities, counties, etc to create communities, handle population increase, and rehabilitate physical facilities.
Educational Required
There are three possible pathways to becoming an Urban Planning Architect
Path 1
After completing 12th, opt for B. Planning and furthermore graduate in M.Plan. in Urban and Regional Planning.
Path 2
Aspirants can do B. Planning after completing 12th and can do Post Graduation Diploma in Urban Planning and Development.
Path 3
The last way is to graduate in B.Arch after doing 12th and doing an M.Plan. in Urban and Regional Planning.
Towns and communities should be designed and planned to promote healthier lifestyles and a higher quality of life.
Why is Urban Planning important?
Plan, promote, or implement government policies or plans affecting land use, zoning, public utilities, community facilities, housing, or transportation.
Policy planning
Environmental-friendly
Create policies that will assist in protecting our environment by reducing the effects of climate change.
Transportation-friendly
Create policies for traffic management, offering long-term transportation solutions.
Energy Efficiency
Increases energy efficiency and reduces carbon emissions in our homes, factories, and workplaces
Social Involvement
Increase community and citizen participation in policymaking that impacts everyone.
Knowledge and Skills vital for a career in Urban Planning
- Systems of Geographic Information - Visualisation of Project Management ability - Ability to make decisions abilities in management
Types of jobs available in urban planning
- Urban Planner - Economic Development Planner - Regional Planner - Resources Planner - Surveyor