urban planner

An Urban planner is a professional who works in the field of urban planning for the purpose of public health and safety in an urban setting. They work with local governments or private property owners (often with land developers) to formulate plans for the short- and long-term growth and renewal of urban and suburban communities. They study land use compatibility, economic, environmental, and social trends and problems to determine the best use of land and resources. In developing their plan for a community (whether commercial, residential, agricultural, natural, or recreational) urban planners must consider a wide array of environmental issues such as sustainable development, air pollution, traffic congestion, crime, land values, legislation and zoning codes. They are usually hired by developers, private property owners, private planning firms, and local governments to assist in the large-scale planning of master planned communities, private/public housing, commercial development, community redevelopment, environmental expertise, public facilities, and public transportation systems. Urban planners in the public role often assist the public and serve as valued technical advisors in the myriad web of the community's political environment. Other disciplines of Planning include "Regional, City ,Environmental, Transportation, Housing, and Community Planning to name a few.
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