The urban planner utilises a number of tools to carry out his/her daily functions. These might include:

Qualitative and quantitative tools
Land Use Zoning and Urban Form/Growth Management Tools (e.g. City Development Plan, and associated policies and objectives, as a tool to guide development)
Urban Design Tools (e.g. for attractive spaces, which are in turn vibrant, which are economic drivers etc...)
Transport/Mobility Analysis Tools
Architecture and Building Design Tools (e.g. for energy efficient buildings and a lower carbon footprint)
Population and Demographic Projection, Forecasting and Analysis (e.g. to identify future needs)
Technical Data Analysis Tools
Noise Modelling and Air Quality Modelling Tools etc
Technical Drawing and Modelling Tools
Public consultation Tools (e.g. Workshops, Information Meetings, Questionnaires and Surveys)
Stakeholder Engagement Tools
Specialist Input (Specialist Expertise as a tool to inform the decision-making process)
Economic Tools (e.g. Cost Benefit Analysis)
Environmental Monitoring
Project Development/Project Management Tools (to coordinate multiple projects and ensure individual projects are comprehensive)
Education and Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Footnotes and references

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