Urban Planning Internships
CEA CAPA Internships Abroad is continuously broadening our urban planning internship opportunities around the world and takes care to align each internship with an intern’s experience and area of interest.
Please note some urban planning internship abroad placements may need candidates to have completed upper-level courses in the respective area, possess specific set of skills, and/or be capable of demonstrating knowledge. Industry availability is not guaranteed and is subject to change. Here is a sample of what urban planning internships abroad can entail.
General Urban Planning Internship Position Description
Explore the field of Urban Planning Internships Abroad, where the focus is on designing and shaping the future of our cities and communities. This field is essential for addressing contemporary urban challenges and fostering sustainable growth. Some duties may include but are not limited to:
1. Supporting Data Collection: Contribute to data collection efforts by gathering information on land use, transportation patterns, and community demographics for urban planning projects.
2. Coordinating Public Engagement Materials: Aid in the preparation of public engagement materials by organizing informational brochures, creating presentation slides, and ensuring that documents are ready for community meetings.
3. Participating in Site Visits: Join site visits to urban development areas, taking notes, photographing key locations, and helping to document findings for further analysis.
4. Assisting with Zoning Research: Support zoning research by reviewing local zoning codes, organizing relevant documents, and preparing summaries of regulations for the planning team.
5. Helping with Report Preparation: Contribute to the preparation of urban planning reports by compiling data, proofreading sections, and organizing visual materials like maps and charts.
Sample Urban Planning Positions
Curious about what types of urban planning internships abroad are available?
Below are a few past urban planning positions real interns have done. There are many more possibilities, as each position is personalized. Contact us today to learn more about internship abroad opportunities in urban planning!
Urban Planning Intern at an Independent Planning Consultancy
As an Urban Planning Intern at an independent planning consultancy, you’ll gain experience conducting research and writing reports to support planning projects. Your work will include preliminary site assessments such as reviewing site locations and histories, analyzing planning policy at national, regional, and local levels, and drafting briefing notes. This role offers valuable insight into the planning process while building skills in research, policy analysis, and professional reporting.
Urban Planning Intern at an Urban Planning Consulting Firm
As an Urban Planning Intern at an urban planning consulting firm, you’ll contribute to a redevelopment project by researching and analyzing case studies of European towns and their urban form characteristics. Using tools like ArcGIS Pro, Adobe InDesign, and Microsoft Excel, you’ll create maps, visuals, and reports that highlight urban design features to guide project planning. You’ll also collaborate with your supervisor to refine the project and compile a comprehensive document of case studies, gaining valuable skills in urban planning research, analysis, and design communication.
Community Planning Intern at an Urban Planning Charity
As a Community Planning Intern at an urban planning charity, you’ll gain hands-on experience in urban planning by supporting community food-growing projects, neighborhood planning efforts, and local outreach initiatives. You’ll help develop a resource kit for social housing providers, conduct research to inform urban planning and grant applications, and contribute to case studies that highlight innovative community planning projects. Alongside this, you’ll assist in producing planning-focused publications, help organize public lectures and training events, and support the administration of grassroots planning activities, giving you a strong foundation in the field of sustainable and community-driven urban development.
Competency & Skill Development
Displayed below are examples of urban planning-specific competencies and transferable skills previous interns have developed through our urban planning internship placements. Every internship is crafted to align with the distinct goals of the intern and the requirements of their host organization. This customization is identified through our placement process and expands as the intern begins their internship and engages with their supervisor.
Urban Planning Industry Specific Competency & Transferable Skill Development:
- Organizational Skills — Contributing to the effective planning and documentation of urban projects by gathering and organizing data, materials, and research findings.
- Communication Skills — Engaging with public engagement efforts by preparing informational materials and assisting in the communication of project details to the community.
- Analytical Skills — Supporting zoning and planning research, enhancing your ability to understand and interpret urban regulations and data.
- Attention to Detail — Ensuring that site visit documentation, zoning summaries, and reports are accurate and well-organized, essential for successful urban planning.
- Basic Research Skills — Participating in data collection and research efforts, building foundational skills in urban planning analysis and project support.
