Spatial Planner
Shaper of future environments
Fields of activity | Spatial Planner
As a spatial planner, you’ll develop design concepts for public spaces in cities, municipalities, and regions, taking into account existing resources, legal requirements, and the interests of local businesses and residents. Your goal will be to create pleasant and sustainable environments for working, living, shopping, and getting around.
Your responsibilities as a spatial planner involve the strategic development of urban and regional areas. This may include expanding road or rail networks, constructing housing estates or industrial zones, and designing recreational or conservation areas.
Personal requirements | Spatial Planner
- Technical and economic knowledge
- Spatial imagination
- Strategic thinking
- Communication skills and empathy
- Sense of responsibility and assertiveness
Path to the profession | Spatial Planner
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Take the testPotential jobs | Spatial Planner
As a spatial planner, you’ll work in the field of urban, regional, and spatial planning. Your expertise will also be in demand in public administration, where you’ll contribute to the development, implementation, and monitoring of planning measures. In addition, you can specialize in research on topics such as transport planning, spatial development, or urban design and work at universities or research institutes.