Urban Planning
Design and plan our community spaces, cities and built environments.
What do Urban Planners do?
Urban Planners focus on the natural, social, economic and cultural dimensions of life and the future of our towns and cities. They think about land use, spatial design, physical and social infrastructure, natural and cultural resources, resilience and the promotion of human equity and happiness.
I have always been interested in how communities can be improved, especially living in one of Auckland’s vulnerable neighbourhoods. This passion stems from enjoying geography and statistics in high school and trying to understand better how people and place play a role in shaping cities.
Where can Urban Planning take you?
- Central, regional and local government
- Iwi authorities
- Non-governmental organisations and community groups
- Private practice
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Start your journey to the University with an Application for Admission to the Bachelor of Urban Planning (Honours) (BUrbPlan(Hons)).