What+Urban+Planners+Do

// 1. What is the fascinating work of urban and regional planners? // // The urban and regional planners work is to look for the answers to the short term problems and to investigate the solution for the //// long term problems, in order to the well be of the city. //

// 2. What kind of preparation does an urban planner need? // // First of all an Urban Planner needs a graduate degree and knowledge in urban planning; they also need to be informed on economics and legal issues and last but not least they most have great oral and written communication skills as well as being good negotiator. //


 * // What urban planners do // **


 * The Urban Planning Program at Virginia Community University **

// .- Why, according to John Accordino, VCU is the right place to start a graduate program in urban planning? // According to John Accordino VCU is an ideal place to study urban planning for three reasons: its historical location, their traditions and their exclusive architecture.

// .- What are the advantages for studying a master's program in this university? // The students that choose this programs are directly related to professionals on the area and by the time they graduate, they can get very good jobs.

// .- What advantages does the city of Richmond represent to those students who decide to study at VCU // ? The city of Richmond is an historical city and has many traditions.

// .- What are the different programs offered at VCU? // VCU offers Graduate Certificates on Urban Revitalization, Historic Preservation and Geographic Information Systems (G.I.S.) and also offers a Planning & Law Degree.