About the role
Urban planners work on developing and planning for sustainable and functional cities and communities. They often have an academic background in urban planning, architecture, or geography. Their work is interdisciplinary and involves collaboration with various actors and stakeholders.Responsibilities
Urban planners are responsible for producing planning documents, investigations, and detailed plans. They work to balance different interests, such as environmental, economic, and social aspects. They also participate in processes for consultation, development, and monitoring of planning projects.Skills and tools
Urban planners need good knowledge of GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and CAD (Computer-Aided Design). They must be skilled in project management and communication. Analytical ability and understanding of legislation within planning and building laws are also important. Common competencies demanded by employers are samhällsplanering, samhällsbyggnad and geografiskt informationssystem/gis.