To summarize, urbanists want more people (of all types) to have equal access to

housing variety (apartments, townhomes, backyard cottages, houses, duplexes,

etc.), more ways to get around (transit, walking, bicycling, ride-share, vanpool, etc.),
more to see and do (parks, cafes, bars, museums, shops, etc.), and to have more
grassroots influence on city government.- Scott Bonjukian

- https://www.theurbanist.org/2016/01/19/why-i-call-myself-an-urbanist/

Hélène Lennartsson, Architect

Answered May 23, 2018
An urbanist is an urban planner - a city-expert who organize new zones or reorganize areas
of the city that isn’t offering good conditions to its habitants/users. They exist to create
harmony and cohesion in the city, thanks to a global vision and insight in future
development plans. They work closely with the politicians of the city and according to the
city development plans. The goal is always to create a functional and pleasant area, is it for
residential, comercial or industrial zones and think about the circulation axes as well as
green areas.

- https://www.quora.com/What-is-an-urbanist

Francis Chen, city planner

Answered May 23, 2018
An urbanist is somebody who believes in a city that promotes walkability, access to good
transit, and a mixture of land uses within a given area.

Economist
REVIEWED BY WILL KENTON
https://www.investopedia.com/terms/e/economist.asp

Updated Apr 25, 2018

What is an Economist
An economist is an expert who studies the relationship between a society's
resources and its production or output. The societies studied may range from the
smallest of local communities to an entire nation or even the global economy.

The expert opinions and research findings of an economist are used to help
shape a wide variety of policies, including interest rates, tax laws, employment
programs, international trade agreements and corporate strategies.

BREAKING DOWN Economist

There is a good chance that someone interested in a career as an economist will
work for the government. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, roughly
50% of all economists work for either a federal or state agency. The remainder is
employed as professors, by corporations or as part of economic think tanks.

A career as an economist has two main requirements. First, economists

generally hold advanced degrees, such as a Ph.D. or a master's degree. Second,
economists typically develop an area of specialization where they focus their
research efforts.

Ways Economists Can Influence Strategic Economic Plans

The role of an economist includes studying analyzing data that can include
economic indicators such as the gross domestic product and consumer
confidence surveys. Their studies can include researching distribution of goods
and services, and the accessibility and reach of such to identify potential trends
or make economic forecasts.

The work of economists might be commissioned to target specific segments or

topics where expert assessments are needed. This could be done for budgeting
and planning purposes, with the insights of the economists serving as the basis
for a plan of action. For example, if there is a change in spending trends that
cause a sudden fall off for a particular industry, investors and companies within in
that industry might look to economists to provide perspective on what the next
evolution of the market may be.

Furthermore, the input of economists can reveal the underlying causes that
shape market cycles. Insights of economists can also be to form forecasts for job
market growth as particular segments of the economy grow.
Economists may reference factors and elements that provide a new
understanding of what drives trends. The assessments that economists provide
may draw upon large segments of time in order to take advantage of large
collections of data. Their theories can also provide a way for others to react to
the direction the economy may take. Companies could use such perspectives to
adjust their strategies, including whether or not to pursue development on
particular products or if a product should be discontinued in favor of a different
approach.
TENTATIVE FRAMEWORK

Equal Access to housing

varieties GOALS:
More ways to get around - Social Interaction
PEOPLE
through walking, - Better the quality
(opportunities
bicycling, and good transit of life
)
More to see and do thru
Parks, Museums, shops,
URBANISM(ST) café and bars
Health and Walkability
GOALS:
PLACE Organize - Functional
(spatial
Good transit - Attractive
strategies)
- Sustainable
Mixed Land-use

CONCLUSION

Therefore at the core, urbanists want more people living in cities, so they support
more urban housing of all types. They prioritize walking, biking and transit, and
support a high quality shared public realm. Parks, nightlife, theaters, transit and
taxis can replace backyards, TV rooms and private cars. That way we can live
well with less stuff, sprawl and pollution.

- https://www.smartcitiesdive.com/ex/sustainablecitiescollective/repost-what-
urbanist/1141368/