Urban planning is often overlooked as a career -- here are some ways to change that

Research shows there is a lack of awareness among young people of the urban planning profession. Tim Robberts via Getty Images

When students at Hughes STEM High School in Cincinnati were asked back in 2016 what part of their school they’d like to improve, they identified Coy Field – an athletic field they use for baseball, softball, track and football.

Students said they felt uncomfortable and unsafe using the field because of its unkempt conditions. The field was covered in trash. Some sections were muddy. Students also had to walk the 10 minutes it takes to get to the field along narrow streets.