Land Use Planner

Imagine you are watching the sunset as you stand on a ridge overlooking a valley. Out of the corner of your eye, you see movement. It’s a doe and her fawn. Watching them graze, you smile knowing that your work designing this wildlife park means that wild animals will always be free to roam in this beautiful, natural environment. It’s your job to create land use plans that meet the needs of people and communities, while still preserving the natural environment as much as possible. As you hike back to your car, you think about the doe and her fawn and reflect on what you did to make this park a reality.

After developing an initial plan, you studied the land and the people of this area to make sure you were on the right track. You created reports and presentations. You met with community stakeholders, lawyers, and scientists to discuss ideas and get feedback. You also held public meetings to present your plan, which helped you to further understand the community’s needs and address any outstanding concerns. As a land use planner, you mostly work out of an office as part of a team, but you can also be found working outdoors on development sites.

Although you may wait years to see your land use plans come to life, it’s very rewarding when they do. You are dedicated to making a difference and are happy that the end result has a positive impact on the environment and the generations to come.