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What motivates you?

The broad scope of urban design means that people from all backgrounds and with diverse interests will find urban design an engaging and satisfying career.

Urban designers tend to come to the profession because they:

Find the complexity and variety of towns and cities exciting.
Enjoy art and design.
Are interested in the world we have built around us.
Appreciate the difference between a good and a bad place and want to improve our environment.
Understand the importance of using the world’s resources carefully and want to work towards a greener future.
Are interested in the political processes through which decisions are made.

Why is this job for me?

Your work is will leave a legacy for the future.
You are a part of the process that shapes the world around us.
It is a new and growing activity. Good urban designers are in great demand.

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