Zoned Out: Inside the City Planner Career

Who designs the cities we live in? We talk with urban planner Eddie Joe about careers in city planning, urban development, economic development, and public policy. Learn how city planners shape neighborhoods, parks, housing projects, transportation systems, bike lanes, and commercial districts while balancing the needs of residents, developers, businesses, and local governments. Eddie shares how he broke into the profession, the education and skills required, what city planners earn, and the real-world challenges of zoning, affordable housing, community engagement, and redevelopment projects. We also explore the future of smart cities, GIS mapping, AI in urban planning, and the role planners play in creating more walkable, sustainable, and livable communities. If you're interested in careers in urban planning, architecture, real estate development, transportation planning, or local government, this episode offers valuable career insights and salary information. Listen to more careers → Resources U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Urban Planner American Planning Association What is Urban Planning? Trying to figure out what career might actually fit you? Take my QUICK CAREER QUIZ and see your matches, NO EMAIL, NO HASSLE, just 5 questions ➡️ Visit howmuchcanimake.info Music credit: Kate Pierson & Monica Nation About the host: Mirav Ozeri has always been drawn to storytelling and journalism, especially the stories of everyday people. A former CBS Producer and a documentaries filmmaker. During her years at CBS, Mirav developed a television pilot built around a simple idea: giving people an honest look at what different careers are really like. Although the pilot was never picked up, the concept stayed with her. Years later, she brought it back as How Much Can I Make?, a podcast that explores real jobs, real stories, and the many paths people take to build a career.