Who We Are & What We Do

The School of Landscape Architecture and Planning:
The faculty of the UF School of Landscape Architecture and Planning train practitioners and scholars who are committed to advancing the efficacy, impact, and knowledge of our discipline.

Our research enhances the understanding and practice of the profession and addresses societal challenges. Our work serves communities across the state, country, and the world.

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Meet Our Director

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Department of Landscape Architecture

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Department of Urban and Regional Planning

Vision

The University of Florida’s School of Landscape Architecture and Planning leads by building on the synergies of the two disciplines, specifically our expertise in sustainability, environment and design, systems thinking, policy making, and regionalism.

Mission

To advance the ethical, creative, and skillful application of the arts and sciences in planning, designing, and managing built and natural environments;
To conduct innovative, cutting-edge research, developing new theories, methodologies, and technologies that guide the next generation of landscape architects and planners; and
To provide professional and public services to communities throughout Florida, the nation, and the world.