I don’t think any of the last four really fit what i want to change. Too many cities around the world are too car dependant, it’s a bit about justice, but it’s also about making life more enjoyable for everyone, making it so that you aren’t forced to drive to work or school every day, and that you can walk or ride a bike truly safely to do your day to day errands, or to head down the local football pitch. Cities being walkable also helps kids have a better childhood, many studies have shown that the netherlands have the happiest kids in the world and a massive part of that is their freedom in their day to day lives. They aren’t reliant on their parents to drive them everywhere, and they don’t have to wait until they are 16 to get a licence. I could go on and on about this all day and thats why i want to get into it but ill leave it at that. Thanks for the insight to the field!
Not sure if anyone reads these comments but thank you so much for this video! I’ve decided to pursue an career in urban planning and this has helped to put a lot of things into perspective.
This video is immensely helpful - would love to hear more on your advice on choosing and applying for the right grad program and what you recommend is necessary to prepare, be a good candidate, and/or experience or classes to have under your belt.
I have never felt more passionate about anything than just now, and the personality test has opened my eyes and has shown me a light I've been looking for for years. Thank you so much for this
I'm just pursuing my ug civil engineering , and had lots of doubts regarding urban planning. This video has certainly cleared my mind and the personality test recommended is something I was just looking for. Thnx alot.
Thank-You for sharing insight about Urban Planning. I was stuck questioning what area in Urban Planning to follow. After taking the personality test this was so helpful for job searching.
thank you so much am a student in urban planning at the University of Nairobi i have been so confused about the career but now my blueprint is set thank so much
That's great--we're glad this was helpful. You can view the full course here among other online video courses: courses.planetizen.com/course/launching-planning-career
Get a good degree (a bachelors in architecture and a masters in regional planning in a good school not necessarily the best), be good at taking notes and writing emails. You got it, it’s the most exciting and stimulating job in the whole damn world I swear.
man architecture is not easy,and if u get it no need for masters, I did civil engineering and not job available now doing my master in urban design hope to get something after it
Is a bachelor’s in architecture really useful for a career in urban planning? I’m in my third year of a six-year architecture program and it’s taken me this long to realize - I want to plan cities, not build houses. I want to put something like an Amsterdam or a Copenhagen in every US state and surround each one with gardens. Architecture is a little too microscopic for my career goals, which have more to do with urban planning. I’m not sure if I’m wasting my time.
@@tommarlin7478 it depends on the workshops you choose. Also architecture schools will teach you urban design (which is more of what you want to do like drawing cities with garden belts..etc.) but urban planning master degrees wil not teach you to draw cities with garden, it will teach you how to plan in terms of operational time as well as financial aspects. As an urban planner you will work for city halls for example and you will have architects working for you and you will manage. It’s more administrative than technical.
I'm a Project Manager for a Planning and Development Organization and looking to get more into Planning as I progress. Just sent my boss your website to request them to pay for my subscription to take these courses!
Hello chol chol, I'm currently starting urban planning and I'm currently in my second year. To answer your question I will refer to my experience thus far. You don't necessarily have to be skilled at drawing or modelling upon taking up the course but you will be required to present multiple designs and concepts whether it be digitally or on paper but you which be lectured and mentored by people at your institution on how to approach and apply techniques to your work upon doing projects.
I am a graduated in Architecture in Brazil, but I didn’t work in the field over the last 6 years, so I’m 32 now, but I dream to work in urban planning, specially in land use and regional development, am I too old to pursue a Planning career? Is possible to be approved in a Master Degree overseas? Thank you for your attention
Thanks for the question, Tom. Reach out to your program administrator to find out whether or not the credits you've earned are transferrable. If you choose to make the switch, check out the Planetizen Guide to Graduate Urban Planning Programs to find the right program for you: store.planetizen.com/collections/guide-to-graduate-urban-planning-programs
Hi Michael, here are some links to help answer your question: www.planetizen.com/topschools www.quora.com/Which-are-the-best-colleges-for-urban-planning-in-the-world
I quite liked this video, but I want to mention that the Myers Briggs may not be a valid or reliable tool. There’s A LOT of criticism around it. Look into it before you take it and follow its results.
I don’t think any of the last four really fit what i want to change. Too many cities around the world are too car dependant, it’s a bit about justice, but it’s also about making life more enjoyable for everyone, making it so that you aren’t forced to drive to work or school every day, and that you can walk or ride a bike truly safely to do your day to day errands, or to head down the local football pitch. Cities being walkable also helps kids have a better childhood, many studies have shown that the netherlands have the happiest kids in the world and a massive part of that is their freedom in their day to day lives. They aren’t reliant on their parents to drive them everywhere, and they don’t have to wait until they are 16 to get a licence. I could go on and on about this all day and thats why i want to get into it but ill leave it at that. Thanks for the insight to the field!
Thank you! This has been the first concise explanation of Urban Planning.
Im an ENFP and when he said most students are in the dipolmat category it made me so happy. validation.
Not sure if anyone reads these comments but thank you so much for this video! I’ve decided to pursue an career in urban planning and this has helped to put a lot of things into perspective.
This video is immensely helpful - would love to hear more on your advice on choosing and applying for the right grad program and what you recommend is necessary to prepare, be a good candidate, and/or experience or classes to have under your belt.
I have never felt more passionate about anything than just now, and the personality test has opened my eyes and has shown me a light I've been looking for for years. Thank you so much for this
I'm just pursuing my ug civil engineering , and had lots of doubts regarding urban planning.
This video has certainly cleared my mind and the personality test recommended is something I was just looking for.
Thnx alot.
Thank-You for sharing insight about Urban Planning. I was stuck questioning what area in Urban Planning to follow. After taking the personality test this was so helpful for job searching.
Thank you very much for this! One of the best videos I watched about Urban Planning (especially from first hand experiences)
thank you so much am a student in urban planning at the University of Nairobi i have been so confused about the career but now my blueprint is set thank so much
Jossy, I'm a finalist at Makerere University, Uganda too. This video is the best. I'll share it with many friends.
Great thanks, highly appreciated content and clarity in the session
How cool! I’m from the IE looking for a start to my planning career so this is beyond helpful! Thank you
That's great--we're glad this was helpful. You can view the full course here among other online video courses: courses.planetizen.com/course/launching-planning-career
Thank you for this video! Really helpful especially the organizational framework provided. Helped me feel more confident in what I think suits me.
Get a good degree (a bachelors in architecture and a masters in regional planning in a good school not necessarily the best), be good at taking notes and writing emails.
You got it, it’s the most exciting and stimulating job in the whole damn world I swear.
man architecture is not easy,and if u get it no need for masters, I did civil engineering and not job available now doing my master in urban design hope to get something after it
Is a bachelor’s in architecture really useful for a career in urban planning?
I’m in my third year of a six-year architecture program and it’s taken me this long to realize - I want to plan cities, not build houses. I want to put something like an Amsterdam or a Copenhagen in every US state and surround each one with gardens.
Architecture is a little too microscopic for my career goals, which have more to do with urban planning. I’m not sure if I’m wasting my time.
@@tommarlin7478 it depends on the workshops you choose. Also architecture schools will teach you urban design (which is more of what you want to do like drawing cities with garden belts..etc.) but urban planning master degrees wil not teach you to draw cities with garden, it will teach you how to plan in terms of operational time as well as financial aspects. As an urban planner you will work for city halls for example and you will have architects working for you and you will manage. It’s more administrative than technical.
Is a masters necessary for urban planning
@@morenikeolajide2641 if you you want to be an assistant for ten years it’s not.
Thank you so much for this, so informative
Very Informative and Relevant Video on youtube...
I'm a Project Manager for a Planning and Development Organization and looking to get more into Planning as I progress. Just sent my boss your website to request them to pay for my subscription to take these courses!
That's great to hear Nick! Contact us at support@planetizen.com if you have any questions. We also have discounted group rates available.
This is an amazing video. Lots of information!
Thank you for this vid!
Thanks for watching!
Can an individual with a masters in City and Regional Planning start their own business/ open their own studio?
Yes, it is possible to open a planning consulting firm.
@@PlanetizenHQ thank you
yes u can
Do you have to be good at drawing or modelling designing?
Nope!
Hello chol chol, I'm currently starting urban planning and I'm currently in my second year. To answer your question I will refer to my experience thus far. You don't necessarily have to be skilled at drawing or modelling upon taking up the course but you will be required to present multiple designs and concepts whether it be digitally or on paper but you which be lectured and mentored by people at your institution on how to approach and apply techniques to your work upon doing projects.
Thanks for the good question
I am a graduated in Architecture in Brazil, but I didn’t work in the field over the last 6 years, so I’m 32 now, but I dream to work in urban planning, specially in land use and regional development, am I too old to pursue a Planning career? Is possible to be approved in a Master Degree overseas? Thank you for your attention
32 is not old to study a master degree. Universities don't care about your age to be accepted. They want to see your motivation!
thanking you
Thank you
i am also URP student of cuet from Bangladesh
Can I become a planner if I have a degree in architecture? I’m two years into a six-year architecture degree and I’m not sure if I’m wasting my time.
Thanks for the question, Tom. Reach out to your program administrator to find out whether or not the credits you've earned are transferrable. If you choose to make the switch, check out the Planetizen Guide to Graduate Urban Planning Programs to find the right program for you: store.planetizen.com/collections/guide-to-graduate-urban-planning-programs
Thank you , that's for US only though. What about EU?
Insightful
I have a question from Colombia. What is the best university to study urban planning and design in the world? Thanks for answering me. 🇨🇴🇨🇴🇨🇴🙋🏼😃🏙️
Hi Michael, here are some links to help answer your question: www.planetizen.com/topschools www.quora.com/Which-are-the-best-colleges-for-urban-planning-in-the-world
I quite liked this video, but I want to mention that the Myers Briggs may not be a valid or reliable tool. There’s A LOT of criticism around it. Look into it before you take it and follow its results.
I left after hearing transit oriented development
Smarten up and find another line of work.
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