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Planners are involved in helping developments that assist economic growth, they are also instrumental in protecting our environment and architectural heritage. In fact you could say that planners balance the various needs of the environment, the local economy and the local population with innovative planning solutions.
Town Planner
The Job: Planners oversee the development of entire towns or regions. They must understand the needs of the local environment, economy and population. Planning can be very rewarding as it has a major impact on the environment in which people live and work.
The People: A town planner’s work may involve:
• Consulting local residents, businesses and other stakeholders over planned development.
• Reviewing and commenting on proposals for new buildings or changes in use of an existing building.
• Developing new strategies for how an area should develop.
• Making sure new buildings are sustainable and environmentally friendly
• Protecting historic buildings or areas.
For more information please visit
www.rtpi.org.uk
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