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 Florida’s cities.
Graduating with a masters in urban and regional planning from UF in 2005, Nesbitt has since established himself as a distinguished professional in the field of urban planning and affordable housing. Currently serving as the CEO of the Florida Housing Coalition, Nesbitt leads the Coalition’s housing and affordability production and preservation initiatives. In his previous roles as the chief programs officer and technical advisor, Nesbitt spearheaded the expansion and professionalization of Community Land Trusts across Florida, developing the nationally-recognized Community Land Trust Certification Program.
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