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Director’s Interdisciplinary Innovation Grant Awards Spark New Research at the University of Florida’s School of Landscape Architecture and Planning Four research teams from the University of Florida’s School of Landscape Architecture and Planning (SLA&P) recently received funding through the Director’s Innovation Grant Awards, an initiative designed to fund cross-disciplinary collaboration.  Faculty from both the Department […]

Dr. Kristin Larsen, FAICP, Inducted to the American Institute of Certified Planners College of Fellows Dr. Kristin Larsen, Professor in the Department of Urban and Regional Planning, has been awarded one of the highest honors that the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) grants its members through her induction to the AICP College of Fellows

Thursday, May 23, 2024By: Kyle Niblett The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) announced the election of University of Florida Department of Landscape Architecture Chair Jules Bruck as one of 40 ASLA Fellows in 2024. ASLA Fellows are recognized for their exceptional contributions to the landscape architecture profession and society at large. Election to the

Due to the state’s unique ecological characteristics, climate conditions, and environmental challenges. Several factors highlight the importance of sustainable landscaping in Florida: In conclusion, sustainable landscaping is highly important in the Florida environment due to its potential to address specific challenges related to water conservation, extreme weather events, biodiversity conservation, and overall environmental health. By

Reflecting on the impact of urban planning on communities, the 15th Annual Ernest R. Bartley Memorial Lecture hosted by the University of Florida Department of Urban and Regional Planning (URP) featured Ashon Nesbitt, a distinguished MURP alumnus, as the keynote speaker. His insightful talk emphasized the potential of planning in revitalizing disenfranchised areas and shaping a more equitable future in