# Urban and Regional Planners > Develop comprehensive plans and programs for use of land and physical facilities of jurisdictions, such as towns, cities, counties, and metropolitan areas. - Code: 19-3051.00 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 19-3051) - Family: [Life, Physical & Social Science](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-19), one of its 66 occupations - Tasks: 25 tasks (19 core and 6 not rated) - Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/19-3051.00 - JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/19-3051.00.json ## What the work is made of 1. Design, promote, or administer government plans or policies affecting land use, zoning, public utilities, community facilities, housing, or transportation. Core task · Task 220 · Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2021 2. Advise planning officials on project feasibility, cost-effectiveness, regulatory conformance, or possible alternatives. Core task · Task 226 · Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2021 3. Create, prepare, or requisition graphic or narrative reports on land use data, including land area maps overlaid with geographic variables, such as population density. Core task · Task 225 · Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2021 4. Hold public meetings with government officials, social scientists, lawyers, developers, the public, or special interest groups to formulate, develop, or address issues regarding land use or community plans. Core task · Task 18476 · Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2021 5. Mediate community disputes or assist in developing alternative plans or recommendations for programs or projects. Core task · Task 230 · Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2021 6. Recommend approval, denial, or conditional approval of proposals. Core task · Task 222 · Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2021 7. Conduct field investigations, surveys, impact studies, or other research to compile and analyze data on economic, social, regulatory, or physical factors affecting land use. Core task · Task 227 · Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2021 8. Evaluate proposals for infrastructure projects or other development for environmental impact or sustainability. Core task · Task 19777 · Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2021 9. Discuss with planning officials the purpose of land use projects, such as transportation, conservation, residential, commercial, industrial, or community use. Core task · Task 228 · Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2021 10. Keep informed about economic or legal issues involved in zoning codes, building codes, or environmental regulations. Core task · Task 229 · Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2021 11. Assess the feasibility of land use proposals and identify necessary changes. Core task · Task 20524 · Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2021 12. Determine the effects of regulatory limitations on land use projects. Core task · Task 20523 · Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2021 13. Review and evaluate environmental impact reports pertaining to private or public planning projects or programs. Core task · Task 232 · Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2021 14. Supervise or coordinate the work of urban planning technicians or technologists. Core task · Task 233 · Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2021 15. Develop plans for public or alternative transportation systems for urban or regional locations to reduce carbon output associated with transportation. Core task · Task 19776 · Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2021 16. Identify opportunities or develop plans for sustainability projects or programs to improve energy efficiency, minimize pollution or waste, or restore natural systems. Core task · Task 19778 · Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2021 17. Coordinate work with economic consultants or architects during the formulation of plans or the design of large pieces of infrastructure. Core task · Task 231 · Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2021 18. Advocate sustainability to community groups, government agencies, the general public, or special interest groups. Core task · Task 19775 · Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2021 19. Investigate property availability for purposes of development. Core task · Task 20525 · Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2021 20. Conduct interviews, surveys and site inspections concerning factors that affect land usage, such as zoning, traffic flow and housing. Not rated · Task 22225 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 21. Prepare reports, using statistics, charts, and graphs, to illustrate planning studies in areas such as population, land use, or zoning. Not rated · Task 22226 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 22. Prepare, develop and maintain maps and databases. Not rated · Task 22227 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 23. Prepare, maintain and update files and records, including land use data and statistics. Not rated · Task 22228 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 24. Research, compile, analyze and organize information from maps, reports, investigations, and books for use in reports and special projects. Not rated · Task 22229 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 25. Respond to public inquiries and complaints. Not rated · Task 22230 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 ## More in Life, Physical & Social Science - [Agricultural Technicians](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/19-4012.00): 26 tasks - [Animal Scientists](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/19-1011.00): 9 tasks - [Anthropologists and Archeologists](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/19-3091.00): 30 tasks - [Astronomers](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/19-2011.00): 17 tasks - [Atmospheric and Space Scientists](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/19-2021.00): 27 tasks - [Biochemists and Biophysicists](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/19-1021.00): 24 tasks - [Bioinformatics Scientists](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/19-1029.01): 20 tasks - [Biological Scientists, All Other](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/19-1029.00): no tasks listed - [Biological Technicians](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/19-4021.00): 17 tasks - [Biologists](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/19-1029.04): 21 tasks - 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