Who designs the cities of tomorrow?

When you think about the future of cities, you might picture self-driving cars, futuristic buildings, or streets filled with sensors. But behind the technology is a very human profession: the Smart City Planner.

In this episode of Majors, Minors & Maybes, we go behind the scenes of a career that blends urban planning, technology, data, sustainability, and problem-solving. You'll spend a day in the life of a Smart City Planner, discovering what happens when traffic patterns, public transportation, water systems, energy use, and the needs of real people all collide.

You'll also hear from Curtis Ostrodka, a Smart City Planner, about how he found his way into the field, the misconceptions people have about smart city planning, and some of the most interesting problems ...