After reading and researching the many different theories behind urban planning, I decided that Jane Jacobs’ theory of cities developing on their own for the good of the people is the most sensible and rational plan. Throughout my studies of urban sociology it seems that every time someone tries to improve upon a city by developing it, the outcome is always less beneficial to the people inhabiting the cities than it was meant to be. Haven’t people gotten the point yet? Let the cities be.
I was very surprised to find out that according to US News & World Report, “Urban Regional Planner” was voted one of the best jobs of 2009 ( http://www.usnews.com/articles/business/best-careers/2008/12/11/best-careers-2009-urban-regional-planner.html ). In an article by Marty Nemko from December of 2008, the career is highly praised and made to sound much more important than I believe it to be. It goes through “A Day in the Life of a Planner” plus a few different types of planners and their average salary range. People also made comments praising the career choice, or wishing they had opted for this career. I still wonder if it is at all necessary.
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