Summary

Urban Planning is the study of the design and economic development of cities and urban environments and encompasses all aspects that impact the public including land use, transportation, public spaces, sanitation, air and water quality, infrastructure, recreation and communications. Urban planners engage many disciplines in their work with a goal of creating a high quality of life for residents in metropolitan areas. Strategic thinking, data analysis and research skills are vital to anyone interested in the field of urban and regional planning. In addition, knowledge of architecture history, high-rise design, public policy, civil engineering, town planning, transportation planning, landscape design, population growth, and environmental planning contribute to success of city planners.