Transportation Planners focus their efforts on ways to balance the use of private vehicles and public mass transit by developing multiple-mode systems utilizing cars, buses, trains, subways and pedestrian movements. Health Service Planners perform a wide variety of tasks related to the delivery of health services. For example, they may help determine the best locations for new hospitals, clinics, and garages for emergency medical service vehicles Economic Geography Economic geography is concerned with the location and distribution of economic activity. It focuses on the location of industries, retail and wholesale business, transportation and trade, and on the changing value of real estate. Location Experts determine the best locations for all kinds of business activity.
Location is one of the most important factors in a company's success.
These professionals use GIS and examine demographics, transportation, availability of labor, local shopping habits and plans for urban expansion. Market Researchers determine the sales potential of various areas. They develop this understanding by studying buying habits, regional sales characteristics and customer preferences. There are a large number of market research firms that employ many people. In addition, many large retail corporations have entire divisions devoted to market research.