<p>How does one get into this field?</p>
<p>Some of my colleagues were urban planners; they typically had MUP’s (Master of Urban Planning) or MCP’s (Master of City Planning). Undergraduate degrees varied immensely, from international studies to civil engineering.</p>
<p>Municipal agencies are probably the biggest employers of this type of specialty.</p>
<p>We have planners in the city agency where I work. In fact, NYC has a whole agency on City Planning.</p>