Friday, December 17, 2010

Best Careers 2011: Urban Planner

As one of the 50 Best Careers of 2011, this should have strong growth over the next decade
By Ben Baden

US News/Money Careers

Posted: December 6, 2010

The rundown:
Building a new park is no walk in the park. You'll need to study how the land is currently used, hold public hearings to get community input, and forecast how many people will use the park. Then, factor in zoning and environmental regulations, where sewer systems and fire hydrants will go, and staying within the city's budget. The same goes for building a new housing development or school. If all goes well, urban planners change the face of the city or at least make sure that its water and electricity continue to hum behind the scenes. But you'll need to be a bit of a diplomat to get all the stakeholders to agree to your plan. - Read Full Story

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