In what sorts of settings do urban planners work?
As one might expect from the terms “urban planner” and “city planner,” the majority of planners work for municipalities, and that alone covers a lot of ground. Planners work in the central cities of metropolitan areas—cities such as New York, Boston, Sacramento, New Orleans, and Indianapolis; they work in suburbs large and small within metropolitan areas. They also work in medium-sized and smaller cities that serve as the hub of activity for a larger rural area. And planners also work in county government, for regional planning agencies, and in state government. A significant number of planners work in the private sector as well. Some work for planning consulting firms whose clients are primarily cities and counties that need additional professional assistance with special planning projects or problems.
