- Formulate plans dealing with how to use land in cities, towns, and counties. - Determine how to use land for homes, businesses, and recreation. - Renovate blighted areas. - Devise ways to cover graffiti. - Modernize transportation systems. - Revitalize schools and parks. - Participate in the planning and building of public facilities. - Entice industries to relocate or build within a city or town. - Design entire communities, including subdivisions and neighborhoods. - Devise plans to expand existing cities. - Plan roadways. - Renovate rundown areas. - Gather and analyze economic and social information surrounding a region. - Consider projected population growth or decline. - Meet with government agencies, developers, architects, community groups, and businesses to develop urban projects. - Determine how electrical power can be generated. - Devise environmentally safe methods for generating power. - Develop ways to reduce pollution. - Draw up proposals and submit to planning commissions. - Supervise construction or renovation. - Factor in zoning codes, building codes, or environmental regulations when developing plans. - Address issues regarding land use or community plans. - Mediate community disputes. - Advise officials on budgets and project feasibility.