Yes, though there's a wide range of jobs, some of them good, some of them not so great. $95k total package for a senior, $65k after 2 years of experience. When done properly you can really make a difference. 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And the six-figure debt of law school is also frightening. Depends on how you choose to qualify investment. ._2YJDRz5rCYQfu8YdgB_neb{overflow:hidden;position:relative}._2YJDRz5rCYQfu8YdgB_neb:before{background-image:url(https://www.redditstatic.com/desktop2x/img/reddit_pattern.png);content:"";filter:var(--newCommunityTheme-invertFilter);height:100%;position:absolute;width:100%}._37WD6iicVS6vGN0RomNTwh{padding:0 12px 12px;position:relative} I like and agree with what others are saying here. Urban Planning I currently work for a nonprofit in DC that does government ethics research and litigation. 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Yeah that sounds fascinating to me! In between, I'd taken some random college classes, including some graduate level National Security Studies courses. ._3Im6OD67aKo33nql4FpSp_{border:1px solid var(--newCommunityTheme-widgetColors-sidebarWidgetBorderColor);border-radius:5px 5px 4px 4px;overflow:visible;word-wrap:break-word;background-color:var(--newCommunityTheme-body);padding:12px}.lnK0-OzG7nLFydTWuXGcY{font-size:10px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.5px;line-height:12px;text-transform:uppercase;padding-bottom:4px;color:var(--newCommunityTheme-navIcon)} You'll be more employable across a wider range of fields, will have much more power to effect the change that you want to see, and you'll almost certainly make more money. You get to work on interesting stuff! County Planner, not Urban, but yes. I'm 23 years old, out of college for almost a year now, went to a top-15 liberal arts college and graduated with a degree in Political Science. So i'm currently in my final year at high school in Australia. .LalRrQILNjt65y-p-QlWH{fill:var(--newRedditTheme-actionIcon);height:18px;width:18px}.LalRrQILNjt65y-p-QlWH rect{stroke:var(--newRedditTheme-metaText)}._3J2-xIxxxP9ISzeLWCOUVc{height:18px}.FyLpt0kIWG1bTDWZ8HIL1{margin-top:4px}._2ntJEAiwKXBGvxrJiqxx_2,._1SqBC7PQ5dMOdF0MhPIkA8{height:24px;vertical-align:middle;width:24px}._1SqBC7PQ5dMOdF0MhPIkA8{-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;display:-ms-inline-flexbox;display:inline-flex;-ms-flex-direction:row;flex-direction:row;-ms-flex-pack:center;justify-content:center} Why did you want to become a professional planner? 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Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. I am super interested about urban planning and will more than likely pursue it at university. Urban planning aims to improve the built, natural, social and economic aspects of towns and cities. I started my MUP when I was in my early 30s, which was a couple years after I finished my BA. BA in geography (from a very good, but not elite, school). Careers in architecture Getting a job in architecture and design Insider’s guide to careers in urban planning The portfolio : An architecture student’s handbook . Has it led you to a good career? Hi, I'm currently thinking about pursuing an urban planning career (via getting a Masters in Urban/Regional Planning), and I wanted to get some feedback. However, its importance also means it's on the radar of political and economic interests, and some can find dealing with their competing needs stressful. Because of this, they were able to relate how the theories they were teaching us related to real world things going on in the cities around us. Without this practical experience which is often lacking in undergrads and even many Masters programs securing a job as a fully fledged 'Planner' may be difficult. Having one person working on variance requests full time, another on development approvals, another full timer updated MTFP, etc. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. From what I've heard, the legal market is terrible, and being a lawyer can range from being okay to being awful. If you do consultancy, you can make a lot more, but it's probably hard to find such contracts. It’s no wonder event coordinator was named the sixth most stressful career of 2019, according to CareerCast. And finally, where should I turn to next for some good advice? A-levels in subjects such as geography, politics, economics, psychology, law and sociology can be helpful. Thanks for your advice. Many don't pay especially well. Find someone in your office who's 10 years out of undergrad and 5 years out of grad school, see how their pathway went, and see how you'd do things differently. :). what were your educational/career backgrounds before you got started in urban planning? I found your law school recommendation interesting though. /*# sourceMappingURL=https://www.redditstatic.com/desktop2x/chunkCSS/TopicLinksContainer.361933014be843c79476.css.map*/._2ppRhKEnnVueVHY_G-Ursy{-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;margin:22px 0 0;min-height:200px;overflow:hidden;position:relative}._2KLA5wMaJBHg0K2z1q0ci_{margin:0 -7px -8px}._1zdLtEEpuWI_Pnujn1lMF2{bottom:0;position:absolute;right:52px}._3s18OZ_KPHs2Ei416c7Q1l{margin:0 0 22px;position:relative}.LJjFa8EhquYX8xsTnb9n-{filter:grayscale(40%);position:absolute;top:11px}._2Zjw1QfT_iMHH7rfaGsfBs{-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(0,121,211,.24),rgba(0,121,211,.12));border-radius:50%;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;height:25px;-ms-flex-pack:center;justify-content:center;margin:0 auto;width:25px}._2gaJVJ6_j7vwKV945EABN9{background-color:var(--newCommunityTheme-button);border-radius:50%;height:15px;width:15px;z-index:1} For the most part, here in WV, the people can be very anti-'big government', and in their mind zoning and land use controls are that. According to a New Zealand Planning Institute Survey, 52% of employers who responded reported difficulties in filling vacancies for urban/regional planners. traffic management, law, communications, environmental advocacy, rural planning, and of course traditional urban planning, among other things—all with their MUP degrees!. Urban planning aims to improve the built, natural, social and economic aspects of towns and cities. Urban and regional planners may specialize in areas such as transportation planning, community development, historic preservation, or urban design, among other fields of interest. I am a BUP senior and I sometimes dread that I will do the same work that I watched planners do during an internship I had. For those who have pursued an MURP degree: was it a good investment? For the urban planners out there: what were your educational/career backgrounds before you got started in urban planning? Find some and talk to them. 3. Planners tend to be pretty open to talking about their work. I've liked it very much and currently teach planning. Planning goes with the economy - in good times, there's lots of work to be done; but in bad times, no one is building anything and there's not much to do. I don't like to make life decisions based on reddit answers, but they can be helpful). Is cold calling or “cold emailing” an effective method? Encroachments, flouting of rules that help put up illegal structures and the general disregard for urban planning. Rep… 8 days ago Planner Specialist - Urban Planning Save. Informally, of my cohort in grad school, we're split roughly 40/40/20 of good job, ok job, and out of planning entirely (either in a different field or out of the workforce entirely because of things like babies and stuff). Will I miss it? One of the perks of being a relatively small program. which I hope will be a nice bit of relevant experience for when I wish to move into transport planning or something related. Did you enjoy it? But you are working to improve people's lives, so there's that. Thanks for your response! bus stops). I made back my opportunity cost less than three years after graduating. Urban planners, also called regional or city planners, recommend locations for roads, schools, and other infrastructure in order to help local officials solve social, economic, and environmental problems. (Depending on where you live... City of Vancouver, for example requires a Masters to be a Planner I, II or III without exception). ._3-SW6hQX6gXK9G4FM74obr{display:inline-block;vertical-align:text-bottom;width:16px;height:16px;font-size:16px;line-height:16px} What interests/passions drew you into planning? Do you know any more about that that you'd be willing to expand on, as to why law school would be a better option? Modern urban planning emerged as a profession in the early decades of the 20th century, largely as a response to the appalling sanitary, social, and economic conditions of rapidly-growing industrial cities. I love it. Fabulous faculty, most of whom were working professionals who taught on the side. Here's a couple of things to think about: Hi, I'm currently thinking about pursuing an urban planning career (via getting a Masters in Urban/Regional Planning), and I wanted to get some feedback. Archived. With this job, I made senior, so that's a nice step up the ladder. But its not for everyone. I interned for a year before getting my first service planning job. According to the Census, 3,012 urban/regional planners worked in New Zealand in 2018. Public-sector job in DC in a field not related to planning. It's a good job, but I've realized that I'm really most interested in urban politics, policy, design, law, etc. Best way to obtain a summer internship ? Could you give a impression of sectors and subfields where you could find a job with planning? The ‘learning by doing’ emphasis of many planning degree programs allows you to pick up the skills you’ll need for effective professional practice, including: • Knowledge concerning the aesthetic and ecological enhancement of communities • Knowledge of the linkages of physical, economic, natural and social dimensions of communities • Awareness of the linkages between public and private enterprise within communities • Knowledge of the linkages among community sectors such as transportation and land u… Planners often collaborate with public officials, civil engineers, environmental engineers, architects, lawyers, and real estate developers. Careers Related to Urban and Regional Planning Geographers They also examine political or cultural structures and study the physical and human geographic characteristics of regions ranging in scale from local to global Most geographers work full time during standard business hours. The most common route into urban planning is with an urban or town planning degree. Many planners will start their careers as a planning tech, processing permits, collecting data, preparing reports for planners, etc. For meeting professionals looking to vent their frustrations, Reddit is there. Without this practical experience which is often lacking in undergrads and even many Masters programs securing a job as a fully fledged 'Planner' may be … I'm a transit planner, focusing on route facilities (i.e. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, More posts from the urbanplanning community. If you're 23, go to law school and study land use, affordable housing, real estate development, and public policy from that angle instead. I loved my MUP program. What They Do: Urban and regional planners develop land use plans and programs that help create communities, accommodate population growth, and revitalize physical facilities.. Work Environment: Most urban and regional planners work full time during normal business hours, and some may work evenings or weekends to attend meetings with officials, planning commissions, and neighborhood … Many planners will start their careers as a planning tech, processing permits, collecting data, preparing reports for planners, etc. I've just got one question that's come up in … So my questions are: is urban planning a good career? 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I get to spend all day talking with like-minded people about topics that I find very interesting. Search 132 Urban Planner jobs now available on Indeed.com, the world's largest job site. (I am from the Netherlands btw). I imagine interning for a medium-sized town would be vastly different. Planner Specialist – Urban Planning The City of Kelowna is seeking an experienced Urban Planner to join us in leading the development of a safe, vibrant and sustainable city. But getting a person to that light bulb moment and undertanding land use is awesome. Get into planning quick: (One perspective). 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