Town Planner

What does a town planner do?

Have you ever wondered, what is town planning and what does a Town Planner do? Help shape the towns and cities we live in as a Town Planner (also known as an Urban Planner, City Planner, or Urban and Regional Planner). In this profession, you would use your expertise to create equitable, liveable, and sustainable spaces. Urban planning involves creating plans and policies to help cities grow while considering challenges such as traffic flow, environmental impact, social equality, and urban sprawl.

Your day-to-day as a town planner could involve analysing data to help make informed decisions about development, creating city plans, and collaborating with stakeholders (such as government, community members, and local businesses). Town planning jobs can be found in government agencies, private consulting firms, or not-for-profit organisations.

Is a career as a town planner right for me?

If you enjoy designing spaces and are passionate about community, you might like working in city planning. Other skills and attributes beneficial for this role include: 

• good attention to detail  
• strong ethical and moral standards 
• good problem-solving skills  
• an innovative mind  
• conflict management skills. 

How to become a town planner

Every journey to study is individual and there are several paths to reaching your career goals. At UniSQ, we offer the following degrees in the area of urban and regional planning: