Individuals who develop long-term and short-term plans to use land for the growth and revitalization of urban, suburban and rural communities while helping local officials make decisions concerning social, economic and environmental problems. Because local governments employ the majority of urban and regional planners, they often are referred to as community, regional or city planners. Planners may be involved in various other activities including making decisions relating to establishing alternative public transportation systems, developing resources and protecting ecologically sensitive regions. They address issues such as traffic congestion, air pollution and the effects of growth and change on a community. They may formulate plans relating to the construction of new school buildings, public housing or other kinds of infrastructure. Some planners are involved in environmental issues ranging from pollution control to wetland preservation, forest conservation and the location of new landfills. Planners may also be involved in drafting legislation on environmental, social and economic issues such as sheltering people who are homeless, planning a new park or meeting the demand for new schools.
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