Role Overview
Urban planners are specialists in urban planning, responsible for the development of towns and urban areas. Their job is to design a functional and pleasant living environment for residents. At the request of elected representatives, they design and develop new neighbourhoods or renovate old ones. They may also be responsible for planning transport routes, creating hospitals, secondary schools, leisure centres, green spaces and commercial or industrial zones.
To carry out their work, urban planners study a number of factors, such as the environment, sociological and economic aspects, and existing infrastructure. They then propose a development plan, providing supporting information to help elected representatives and developers reach a decision.
Urban planners coordinate all the skills required to carry out an urban planning project. They work with various experts such as architects, landscape architects, engineers and many other professionals. Thanks to their training in architecture and their knowledge of geography, they are able to ensure effective collaboration between all those involved in the project.
Urban planners have a global vision and understand that the city is a dynamic environment with interdependent elements. Drawing is an important part of their work, but they are also involved in the early stages of development projects, whether for the renovation or construction of an area or town.