City Planner Responsibilities:Planning the design and construction of new urban infrastructures.Assisting in the management of a city’s current infrastructure and urban resources.Designing and adapting city plans for population growth and development.Keeping communities informed of city planning developments.Recommending the most suitable placement of various urban infrastructures, such as schools or roads.Helping draft legislation pertaining to land use and development.Ensuring the environment is protected throughout the planning and urban development process.Suggesting and implementing zoning regulations for private properties, within urban areas.Using computer software applications to assist the planning process, including mapping land areas, forecasting planning and development costs, and predicting trends, such as population growth.Preparing reports that detail the location and characteristics of different urban infrastructures, as well as population factors.Holding public meetings with government officials, land developers, lawyers, special interest groups, and the general public to address issues regarding urban land use and development.