Becoming an Urban Planner: A Guide to Careers in Planning and Urban Design
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| Rating | : | 4.83 (935 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0470278633 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 336 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-03-10 |
| Language | : | English |
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Nancy Frank, PhD, AICP, is an associate professor and the chair of the department of urban planning at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee School of Architecture and Urban Planning. Frank has been instrumental in the development of the School for Urban Planning and Architecture (SUPAR), a charter Milwaukee public high school that opened in f
William said Excellent for Case Studies. The best thing about this book is that it draws from the experiences of lots of people well-established in the field of urban planning. It identifies specific individuals, the organizations for which they work, and the route their careers have taken. The information provided in this book is highly valuable for those starting off in the field and wondering what path to take.. Worth the buy. well written and thoroughly informative.. Very Useful A useful resource for those considering a career in planning. I found the book easy to read and the graphics useful.
Before becoming an urban planner, he was a newspaper reporter whose articles have appeared in the Chicago Tribune, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, the Journal Gazette, the Post-Bulletin, as well as Planning magazine.. These professionals share their insights and describe how they have arrived at where they are and how beginners like you can learn from their experiences.With the information from this book to guide and inspire you, you will be able to chart your own path to success as an urban planner.Michael Bayer, AICP, is a planner with Environ-mental Resources Management in Annapolis, Maryland. Beyond the basics, though, it shows you the realities of what it's re
Becoming an Urban Planner answers these key questions:What do urban planners do?What are the educational requirements?How do I enter the field?How do I choose between the different types of planning, from land use planning to policy planning?What is the future of the urban planning profession?Here is a completely up-to-date guide to today's careers in urban planning—a clear and concise survey of the urban planning field and advice for navigating a successful career. Filled with interviews and guidance from leading urban planners, it covers everything from educational requirements to planning specialties and the many directions in which a career in urban planning can go.