Foreword by Richard Florida, Interviews with Planning Professionals, and Detailed Job Descriptions

Planetizen's Insider’s Guide gives you a guided look at the variety of fascinating careers available in planning, design and development. Interviews with professionals from A (Architect) to Z (Zoning Administrator) reveal the challenges and rewards of their work, and their advice on how to get a job. We've included lists of significant employers and additional resources for every area of practice, and salary examples.

Sample Job Descriptions for Diverse Planning Specialties

Planning: City Planner, Regional Planner, Federal Planner, Zoning Administrator, Environmental Planner, Public Health Planner, Consultant, Preservationist, GIS Administrator, Land Use Lawyer
Design: Urban Designer, Landscape Architect, Architect,
Development: For-Profit Developer, Non-Profit Developer, Economic Developer
Transport: Transportation Planner, Airport Planner
Politics: Public Policy, Commissioner, Politician
Research: Academic, Researcher, Journalist