Urban and regional planners often travel to inspect the features of land
under consideration for development or regulation, including its current use
and the types of structures on it. Some local government planners involved
in site development inspections spend most of their time in the field.
Although most planners have a scheduled 40-hour workweek, they frequently
attend evening or weekend meetings or public hearings with citizens’ groups.
Planners may experience the pressure of deadlines and tight work schedules,
as well as political pressure generated by interest groups affected by
proposals related to urban development and land use.
Source: Bureau of Labor
Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook
Handbook, 2006-07 Edition