According to people in this career, the main tasks are...
| Task | Importance |
|---|---|
| Design, promote, or administer government plans or policies affecting land use, zoning, public utilities, community facilities, housing, or transportation. | 93% |
| Advise planning officials on project feasibility, cost-effectiveness, regulatory conformance, or possible alternatives. | 91% |
| Create, prepare, or requisition graphic or narrative reports on land use data, including land area maps overlaid with geographic variables, such as population density. | 91% |
| Hold public meetings with government officials, social scientists, lawyers, developers, the public, or special interest groups to formulate, develop, or address issues regarding land use or community plans. | 91% |
| Mediate community disputes or assist in developing alternative plans or recommendations for programs or projects. | 88% |
| Recommend approval, denial, or conditional approval of proposals. | 86% |
| Conduct field investigations, surveys, impact studies, or other research to compile and analyze data on economic, social, regulatory, or physical factors affecting land use. | 85% |
| Evaluate proposals for infrastructure projects or other development for environmental impact or sustainability. | 85% |
| Discuss with planning officials the purpose of land use projects, such as transportation, conservation, residential, commercial, industrial, or community use. | 84% |
| Keep informed about economic or legal issues involved in zoning codes, building codes, or environmental regulations. | 83% |
| Assess the feasibility of land use proposals and identify necessary changes. | 81% |
| Determine the effects of regulatory limitations on land use projects. | 78% |
| Review and evaluate environmental impact reports pertaining to private or public planning projects or programs. | 77% |
| Supervise or coordinate the work of urban planning technicians or technologists. | 76% |
| Develop plans for public or alternative transportation systems for urban or regional locations to reduce carbon output associated with transportation. | 76% |
| Identify opportunities or develop plans for sustainability projects or programs to improve energy efficiency, minimize pollution or waste, or restore natural systems. | 75% |
| Coordinate work with economic consultants or architects during the formulation of plans or the design of large pieces of infrastructure. | 74% |
| Advocate sustainability to community groups, government agencies, the general public, or special interest groups. | 71% |
| Investigate property availability for purposes of development. | 66% |
