Odds of Hanging On
People keep having kids, and animals keep landing on the Endangered Species List. The world is going to need heroes like you to keep the planet in balance. Booming specialties such as science, engineering, and ecology will all be scooping up planners to meet their needs over the next ten years, but state and local governments could have a hard time stretching their budgets to fit in new projects.
Fortunately, if you're the victim of budget cuts, you can always seek your fortune with a consultant firm. If the hours and pressure of a consultant firm begin to overwhelm you, there's bound to be a city or town looking for a seasoned urban planner. You'll just have to be okay with moving around a bit.