Zoned Out: The City Planner Job

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Zoned Out: The City Planner Job
Mar 18, 2025

How Much Can I Make? with Mirav Ozeri

City Planner

Ever wonder who decides where the parks go, how neighborhoods grow, or why your city suddenly has a new bike lane? In this episode of How Much Can I Make?, Mirav chats with Eddie Joe, a city planner who’s helping shape the future—one block at a time.

Eddie dishes out career insights on what it’s really like to work in urban development. His job has him juggling developers, investors, city officials, and local communities, all while trying to make cities more livable, walkable, and connected. From zoning laws to green spaces, he’s in the thick of it—and loving the challenge.

Thinking about a career change? Curious about jobs that impact everyday life? Tune in to hear how Eddie found his way into this fascinating career and whether city planning might be your next big move.

Resources

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Urban Planner

American Planning Association

What is Urban Planning?

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Music credit: Kate Pierson & Monica Nation