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Tuesday, March 12, 2024By: Kyle Niblett More than 100 people passionate about the University of Florida Department of Landscape Architecture descended upon the UF College of Design, Construction and Planning this past Wednesday evening for an extravagant gala celebrating the 90th anniversary of the department. The event was sponsored by CHW Professional Consultants, an NV5 […]

The University of Florida Department of Landscape Architecture held its ninth annual Edward D. Stone, Jr. lecture this past Wednesday as part of its 90th anniversary celebration. The keynote speaker was Kona A. Gray, who discussed grounded landscapes and how we can celebrate the environment and create spaces that support the surrounding nature rather than

With construction beginning on the new Bruno E. and Maritza F. Ramos Collaboratory later this month, excitement was at an all-time high at the Seventh Annual University of Florida College of Design, Construction and Planning Leadership Summit. Thursday’s event was held inside the John and Anne Sofarelli Family Gallery and was attended by the following

In October 2022, the University of Florida College of Design, Construction and Planning held the ceremonial groundbreaking for a new $45 million, 50,000-square foot facility named the Bruno E. and Maritza F. Ramos Collaboratory. This revolutionary, best-in-class facility is intended to bring generational change to UF and will position the College, its faculty, staff and

As a member of the University of Florida Student Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA), Lily Crawford made the most of her first ASLA Florida Conference. Racing back and forth between ballrooms at the JW Mariott Turnberry Resort and Spa in Miami, the Fort Pierce native wasted no time networking, joining other

After helping move large oak trees on a on a golf course renovation project in Boynton Beach, Nicole Plunkett (BLAE ’10) paused under the bright sun to reflect on something even brighter: her current intern Gabriella Gilliam. “The display of excellence demonstrated by Gabriella during her internship has been nothing short of extraordinary, surpassing all

As a result of his tireless work and determination in the implementation of environmental conservation programs with private landowners, University of Florida Center for Landscape Conservation Planning Director Dr. Tom Hoctor was honored with the Conservation Friend Award by the Florida Cattlemen’s Association (FCA) this past month at a ceremony in Marco Island, Florida. “Often