2. "Planning"
"Planning" means the scientific, aesthetic,
and orderly disposition of land, resources,
facilities and services with a view to
securing the physical, economic and
social efficiency, health and well-being of
urban and rural communities.
3. "Planning“......
Responsible planning has always been vital to the
sustainability of safe, healthy, and secure urban
environments. Population is growing and, with
more people migrating from rural to urban areas,
the planning profession must increasingly deal with
urbanization issues, such as:
conversion of land from natural habitats to urban built
areas,
maintenance and use of natural resources and
habitats,
development of transportation related infrastructure,
ensuring environmental protection.
4. Not only do planners deal with land
use, but also:
planning social and community services,
managing cultural and heritage resources,
creating economic capacity in local communities,
addressing transportation and infrastructure,
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5. Background
Over that last century, Indonesia has been
transformed from a rural to an urban, industrial
society. The impact of this transformation on our
cities, towns and communities has provided us
with some of our greatest challenges as a
society.
6. How do we serve everyone's needs?
How do we provide and maintain the daily services that
make life pleasant and efficient?
How do we add to the community without destroying its
past?
How do we sustain our environment for the present and
renew it for the future.
One of the key contributors to making urban and rural life
workable, livable, and prosperous is the professional planner.
7. PLANNER
A planner provides research, reasoned
analysis and recommendations to both the
public and the private sector, intended to meet
the needs of all sectors of society.
8. One of Canada's important planners at
the beginning of this century, Thomas
Adams, regarded good planning as "the
conservation of life and economy in the
system of developing land."
The best planners need many skills
to make sure all considerations are met
during a project.
9. Integration
Planners integrate the goals of sustainable
development, good government and
economic viability when
evaluating proposals and
strategies.
They may work for the public or the private
sector, but ultimately their work becomes part
of or a catalyst to public policy.
Planners' work balances various private
interests with the public interest and identifies
viable, workable options.
10. Process
Planners employ diverse and thorough
consultations as part of their research to
ensure that as many voices as possible
are heard and considered during the
planning process.
11. Results
The implementation of any plan, however well
thought out, involves changes, and change does
not always come easily.
Planners strive to develop clear plans for action
and implement ongoing evaluations of successes
and failures as part of their work. With increasingly
complex urban challenges, planners need a set of
skills and talents that includes knowledge of land,
air and water resources, employment trends,
cultural diversity and associated issues, the use
and needs of new technologies, and conflict
resolution.
12. There are many tools, both well established
and state-of-the-art, used in the planning
process:
vision and strategy sessions of interested groups
ideas fairs to bring together the best of new
concepts
computer simulations and scale models of plans
design workshops
social and environmental impact analysis
13. As a planner, you may:
Recommend policy and guidelines on land use,
environmental conservation, housing, and transportation;
Do research and prepare reports on demographic,
economic, cultural, social and environmental issues;
Review proposals for development to ensure that they
follow regulations and generally accepted planning
practice;
Prepare plans for developing private lands, providing
public spaces and services and maintaining and improving
the environment;
Answer questions from the public on planning policies
and procedures;
Speak before public meetings or formal hearings;
Consultation with landowners, interest groups and citizens.
14. Planning jobs can vary widely, and can have many
differing job titles, such as:
city planner
community development
officer
conflict resolution
mediator/negotiator
economic development
officer
environmental planner
geographic information
system planner
heritage coordinator
housing analyst
industrial planner
land use planner
municipal planner
planning director
planning consultant
policy analyst
recreation and park planner
regional planner
resource development
officer
social planner
strategic planner
transportation planner
urban designer
15. Teamwork
Planners almost always work as part of a
team, either with other planners, other
professionals such as engineers or architects,
or with politicians and citizens. With your
varied background and communication skills,
you will often be the one person who brings
together a coherent plan of action that draws
upon ideas of experts and knowledgeable
participants.
16. Understanding data and
numbers
Planners must feel comfortable
interpreting population statistics,
economic and social data,
geographical information, resource
inventories and environmental
indicators.
You will use this information to support
your policy and project proposals
17. The physical world around you
Most planners have a genuine interest in
geography and the environment.
Understanding how landscapes are formed,
what happens to surface water when land is
developed, how topography affects the design
of roads and subdivisions, how to safely
dispose of human and industrial waste, and
how to preserve trees and natural resources,
all require the natural curiosity and broad
background that planners possess.
18. Understanding your neighbours
Most planners are concerned with
balancing the rights of individuals with the
needs of the larger population.
Understanding the needs and views of all
concerned is essential whether it be
families, single people, an aging
demographic, or differences due to
income or ethnic background. You will
need to seek out and understand the
diverse voices of your community
19. Communication
Planners should have the ability to
communicate ideas though the use of
text, charts and pictures in
presentations and reports for clients,
other professionals, the general public
and politicians. Planners also create
maps, plans and 3-D models to
represent their ideas
20. Flexible schedule
Because so much of a planner's job
involves working with people in the
community and taking directions from
elected councils, you will often have to
make time outside of normal working
hours to attend meetings. Many
planners work in government - either at
the municipal, regional, provincial or
federal level.
21. Rewards....
In addition, planners experience a sense of
achievement through their work by improving the
quality of life in communities. This is accomplished
by working with a multitude of professionals and
community stakeholders. Establishing, maintaining
and improving multiple important relationships
provide skills that are a major benefit when
acquired by young planners. Planners also benefit
from being able to further one’s knowledge of
professional planning through continuous
educational opportunities provided through the
national and affiliate programs.
22. Planning as a Career
Planners link knowledge and action in ways that improve public and
private development decisions which affect people, places and the
environment. To be effective, planners must have knowledge and
experience in a wide range of topics. As a planner, you may:
recommend policy and guidelines on land use, environmental
conservation, housing, and transportation;
do research and prepare reports on demographic, economic, cultural,
social and environmental issues;
review proposals for development to ensure that they follow regulations
and generally accepted planning practice;
prepare plans for developing private lands, providing public spaces and
services and maintaining and improving the environment;
answer questions from the public on planning policies and procedures;
speak before public meetings or formal hearings;
consultation with landowners, interest groups and citizens.
