1. Nicole Johnson July 2013 UQ Geography & Environment Day - July 2015 Nicole Johnson

2. Why Planning & Geography Why Planning & Geography? Natural & built environment Variety of opportunities Effect positive change Interesting Greater awareness & appreciation of the world around you

3. Research, mentoring, lecturing, project management, finance, legal skills, engagement, contract management, DA, Regional Plans, Neighbourhood Plans, Master Plans, Tourism, Rural activity Infrastructure planning - sewer networks, capacity management, development charging, transport strategies, pedestrian movement Social – social needs assessments, centre activation, zoning, regeneration Economics – Project viability, development densities, preservation of Urban Design - public art, Built form, public realm, pedestrian scale, sight lines Heritage & character – streetscapes, preservation, reuse/renewal Environment – land form, amenity, flora & fauna, flood, impact assessments, CPTED, constraints Breadth of Skills & Experiences

5. Tips & Hints Challenges = great rewards Try new things – study & work Build transferable skills Team projects Interest & questions

6. Questions?