2. City Planner By Anthony Ngo By Anthony Ngo

3. Introduction Skyscrapers, railroads, parks, how are they made? Who plans them? Why are they located where they are? A city planner is the answer.

4. History Dates back to 1896 in Europe. Dates back to 1896 in Europe. Development for Europe was ignored for America. Development for Europe was ignored for America. Planners took ideas to America. Planners took ideas to America. Population grew, planners were needed more. Population grew, planners were needed more.

5. Present  Important when developing a city.  If not developing, re-developing.  Different cities have different issues.

6. Champaign-Past Champaign was full of corn fields. Saw potential and acted on it. Planners changed this place.

7. Champaign-Present All of this area was corn. All of this area was corn. Now, our downtown is fill on weekends. Now, our downtown is fill on weekends.

8. Finding a Job Job market will rise. Job market will rise. 15% increase within 4-6 years. 15% increase within 4-6 years. College degree needed. College degree needed. High job competition, with few openings. High job competition, with few openings.

9. Future Master’s degree needed for advancement. Master’s degree needed for advancement. Career always looking ahead. Career always looking ahead. Planner’s find ways to improve city. Planner’s find ways to improve city. Ex. Duncan Road, Stone Creek Park Ex. Duncan Road, Stone Creek Park

10. Characteristics Office work. Office work. Meetings. Meetings. 9-5 job. 9-5 job. Travel is good. Travel is good.

11. Qualifications  Social, patient, speaker, problem- solver, and creativity.  At least a bachelor’s degree.  Internships are good.  Good looking.

12. Why you think this is the career for you? I’m good looking. Creative. Social, people skills, good speaker. University of Illinois – top 5. Oh yeah, good looking.