Question Pool
Required Question
What does urban planning mean to you?
Optional Questions
Feel free to select any questions below. Select as few as one or as many as you desire for a personalized and engaging discussion. Our uncut interviews typically span a duration of 10 to 15 minutes.
Professional Background and Experience:
- What is your current planning position?
- Can you describe your typical day or tasks in your planning role?
- What was your first planning job?
- How has your career path evolved over the years?
Career Decision and Influences:
- How did you decide that you wanted to be a planner?
- Who influenced you to become a planner?
- Were there any specific events or experiences that shaped your decision to pursue planning as a career?
Educational Background:
- What is your educational background in planning?
- How has your education contributed to your success as a planner?
Perspectives on Planning:
- How does the planning process work in your area?
- What do you like about planning? What do you dislike?
Skills and Success Factors:
- What skills and experiences do you consider most important for success in your work?
- Are there specific challenges in your field that aspiring planners should be aware of?
Advice for Aspiring Planners:
- What advice would you give to students considering a career in planning?
- What are the key qualities or skills you look for in new planners entering the field?
Country and City-specific Questions:
- What is your favorite city in your country, and why?
- How are urban areas usually built in your country?
- What are the major urban challenges in your country?
- What are the major urban opportunities in your country?
- What are you most proud of about urban development in your country?
Future of Urban Planning:
- What are your hopes and aspirations for the future of urban planning, both in your country and on a global scale?