Zoned Out: Behind City Planning
City Planner
3/18/25
In this episode, we dive into the dynamic world of urban development with Eddie Joe. As a city planner, he works with investors, developers, local officials, and communities to shape the future of our cities. From designing parks and walkable neighborhoods to improving public transit, his work directly impacts how we live. Eddie shares insights on the challenges and rewards of a city planner— listen to this episode and find out if it's a job for you!
Topics
00:34 Introduction
01:40 What kind of schooling do you need?
03:37 What are you working on now?
05:51 Biggest project you loved doing
07:16 How competitive is the job market?
07:50 Requirements to get into the field
08:50 Earnings and potential for growth
11:13 The future of urban planning
16:44 Is AI coming for urban planning?
17:46 Navigating conflict
20:26 A dream project
21:30 Biggest challenge of the job
Resources
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Urban Planner
Music credit: Kate Pierson & Monica Nation