Best Careers 2009: Urban Regional Planner

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I am studying Urban and Regional Planning at AAU_EiABC in Ethiopia. Ethiopia has so many problems that calls on planning/planners regarding urbaniization, transportation and housing problem. But there is so no special attention and consideration is given to the department as it hep them solve the problems. So I want to know the profession , how it works outside the country and how much it is necessary internationally.

MELESE BECHA 12:25PM November 08, 2011

am currently studying urban and regional planning at the university of Lagos in Nigeria. Nigeria is a country that has so many problems on environmental and physical planning. still, much consideration is not giving to the urban and regional planning profession. that is why i have been trying to know more about this profession in other countries, and am so proud to hear this. also i would love to know more about post-graduate degrees on this profession or that relates to it in other countries.

Elesin olushola 6:33AM October 04, 2011

That is real nice you think its a great career. I have been doing the job for twenty five years. And there is nt a job to be seen in this field for a long time.

Jeff Coudayre of CA 3:04PM September 20, 2011

Hi I am studying Urban and Regional Planning on the university in Holland. But i really have my doubts about this study. The reason is that i want to go internationaly, like live in Usa. Could somebody please give me some information about work abroad Holland, when i have my Bachelor or Msc degree?
Grtz Walid

Morti 6:44PM September 02, 2011

I graduated BA Degree in Urban and Regional Planning @ the University of North West (Potchefstroom Campus), i'm currently on training with the company called Masikhule Projects in Klerksdorp (South Africa).
I would like to have my internship on an international level, to development the international experience in Urban and Regional Planning practically.
Your consideration will be highly appreciated.
Thanx.

Thabang Moselane 10:03AM August 04, 2011

i m quite frustrated for being a student of urban planning.i dont understand how things work in urban planning.seriously,it is confusing and no one is telling what to do and how?

mahmud 10:16PM August 02, 2011

I BELIEVE EVERYTHING IS POSSIBLE, SIERRA LEONE WENT THROUGH A TEN YEAR CIVIL WAR, LEAVING THE COUNTRY IN TOTAL DISORDER IN EVERY SECTOR, THE CITY FREETOWN IS SUFFERING FROM THE RURAL URBAN MIGRATION TREND AS NO BODY IS WILLING TO GO BACK TO THE INTERIOR, THIS PROMTED ME TO WROTE A PIECE ON POOR HOUSING AND ACCOMMODATION PROBLEM IN THE WESTERN AREA, WITH A CASE STUDY OF FREETOWN, AFTER MY BARCHELOR DEGREE, I TRAVELLED TO MALAYSIA TO SEE HOW BEST I CAN GET MY SELF INTO AN ENVIRONMENTAL SCHOOL, ON MY HONOUR, I HAVE PROMISED NYSELF TO NEVER SAY NEVER, AND THAT THE MASTERS IS THERE FOR ME AND I MUST GO FOR IT IF ONLY I AM TO CONTRIBUTE IN THE REBUILDING AND PLANNING OF SIERRA LEONE, I ONLY NEED THE RIGHT PEOPLE TO GUIDE ME WITH MY DESIRE AND TO HELP ME ACHIEVE NY DREAM, BUT I WILL NEVER SAY NEVER, GOD WILLING. PEACE

Mohamed sellu Gajikoh 12:47PM July 22, 2011

There are many planning jobs at the current moment...

Kevin of OH 12:44AM April 05, 2011

I'm planning to get a Master in Urban Planning. I love this field and can't wait to study something that I really like to. Currently I study Public Administration as a undergraduate student in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Pedro 3:01PM March 31, 2011

As a planner for approximately 7 years, I have worked in both the public and private sector. I love the multi-tasked and multi-disciplined role of the planner and I truly feel that I have finally found my calling.
However, I am very disheartened with the number of jobs available in this field and very concerned that while I love my career choice and the work that I have been fortunate to do in the past is not good enough to sustain me.
After the federal stimulus funding ran out, so did the work and now I have been left in the dust, that is laid off, exhausting all unemployment, and facing the reality that after three degrees (including a masters in urban planning) and 10+ years of college coursework, I believe that I must return to school to for a fourth degree to further specialize in the field of planning.
As a favor to those reading this website....tread lightly and choose wisely.

No Name of IN 12:39PM March 11, 2011