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URP Student Internships Summer 2024
URP Student InternshipsSummer 2024 August 16, 2024 In the summer of 2024, our Master of Urban and Regional Planning students took on a variety of internships, applying their skills and…
URP Continues Engagement in Dominican Republic
This summer marked another year of research engagement and student travel in the Dominican Republic. URP graduate student Emory Young spent 6 weeks in Punta Cana investigating sustainable waste management…
URP Graduate Spotlight 2023-2024
39 MURP students have graduated from the Urban and Regional Planning Department this ’23-’24 academic year. This talented group of students boasts a wide array of backgrounds and interests in…
2024 URP Student Awards Celebration
The Department of Urban and Regional Planning at the University of Florida celebrated its 2024 Annual Student Celebration at Cypress & Grove Brewing Company. The event was filled with excitement…
UF MURP Student Anand Bhatia Attends Lake Nona Space Forum
Anand Bhatia, a second-year MURP student at the University of Florida, recently participated in the Lake Nona Impact Forum. Representing the College of Design, Construction and Planning, Anand engaged with…
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…
Dr. Shenhao Wang’s Research on Cities’ Economic Fortunes
University of Florida News highlights Dr. Shenhao Wang’s research on cities’ economic fortunes.
URP Faculty Renee Tapp Contributes to Tampa Bay Times
Dr. Renee Tapp contributes to a Tampa Bay Times article about how large real estate investors ‘squeeze’ individual buyers in the Tampa Bay housing market.
From Ghana to Gainesville: The Story of Silas Achidago’s Journey in Planning
In 2022, Silas Achidago decided to leave his home country of Ghana for the first time, moving to Gainesville, Florida, driven by his passion to make a global impact.
UF MURP Alumni Represent on APA’s Sun Coast Executive Board
The American Planning Association Sun Coast section has a new board for 2024-2026, and it includes 6 alumni from UF’s Master of Urban and Regional Planning (MURP) program
URP Class Presents Downtown Newberry Revitalization Proposal to City Commission
Dr. Abhinav Alakshendra’s Economic Development Planning course at the University of Florida developed a proposal for downtown Newberry, suggesting street and landscaping upgrades, a central plaza, and a railway park…
Jessica Alvarez, URP class of 2010, named ’40 Under 40′ by Mass Transit Magazine
After discovering her passion for transit planning during her time at the University of Florida College of Design, Construction and Planning, UF alumnus Jessica Alvarez (MURP ’10) has now been…
Pathways to Home: URP Students Propose Solutions for Affordable Housing and Accessible Transportation in Gainesville
Urban Planning Project studio students presented their semester-long study on opportunities for Gainesville to improve affordable housing and multimodal transportation services to support the needs of low-income households in Gainesville….
MURP Online Student Awarded APA Foundation Diversity Scholarship
Angie Castrillon is an APA Foundation Diversity Scholarship recipient for 2023.
URP South Florida Alumni Mixer 2023
Following our Tampa Bay group, we’ve launched our second UF URP alumni group in South Florida.
Planetizen Ranks UF Top 25 Planning Program
UF Planning Program Ranks Top 25 in United StatesPlanetizen ranks the Master of Urban and Regional Planning (MURP) program at the University of Florida as a Top 25 planning program…
15th Annual Ernest R. Bartley Memorial Lecture: A Focus on Affordable Housing with Ashon Nesbitt
Reflecting on the impact of urban planning on communities, the 15th Annual Ernest R. Bartley Memorial Lecture hosted by the UF Urban and Regional Planning Department featured Ashon Nesbitt, a…
ACSP Chicago 2023: UF URP Recap
Highlights from UF Urban and Regional Planning’s Participation in the ACSP 2023 Urban Planning Conference.
ACSP 2023 Conference: UF Speaker Schedule
View our detailed schedule below to see UF faculty, students, and alumni presenting at the ACSP 2023 conference in Chicago.
Punta Cana URP Summer Experience 2023
The summer semester brought a host of opportunity, travel, and adventure for 5 undergrads in the Dominican Republic. Read more about their experiential learning opportunity working with Puntacana Resort and…
UF Urban and Regional Planning at the the 2023 Florida APA Conference
The Urban and Regional Planning Department at UF showcased a powerful presence at this year’s Florida Planning Conference. With a vibrant blend of representation, awards, and engagements, the department exemplified…
2023 Florida APA Conference: UF Speaker Sessions
Join us at this year’s APA conference where UF’s urban planning alumni and faculty will present in various sessions!
Dr. Ruth Steiner Discusses Traffic Congestion On WUSF
In the “Our Changing State” series, Florida Matters explores the evolving transportation challenges in Florida due to its booming population. The segment features insights from Tampa resident Sharon Tagle and…
Announcing Kyle Dost, AICP, as Incoming MURP Online Program Director and Instructional Assistant Professor
Kyle Dost, AICP, will be continuing his journey in the Department of Urban and Regional Planning as MURP Online Program Director and Instructional Assistant Professor beginning Fall 2023. He has…
Shaping Communities: URP Students’ Summer 2023 Internships Across the United States
In the warm months of 2023, our Master of Urban and Regional Planning students ventured into an array of unique professional experiences to satisfy their internship prerequisites. Leveraging the insights…
Dr. Kristin Larsen: Balancing Preservation, Innovation, and Education in Urban Planning at the University of Florida
Dr. Kristin Larsen has made significant contributions to the field of Urban Planning at the University of Florida, transitioning from student to professor and innovating with the establishment of the…
Professor Zhong-Ren Peng Shares Publication on AI’s Role in Urban Planning
Professor Zhong-Ren Peng Shares Publication on AI’s Role in Urban PlanningDr. Zhong-Ren Peng and his student team have conducted a study on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in urban planning, offering valuable…
UF URP Faculty to Edit Journal of Planning Education Research (JPER)
UF URP Faculty to Edit Journal of Planning Education Research (JPER)University of Florida’s Department Chair of Urban and Regional Planning, Dr. Ivy Hu, earns editor role at the Journal of…
URP Graduate Spotlight Spring 2023
22 students are set to graduate with their Master in Urban and Regional Planning (MURP) degrees this spring.
2023 Exemplary Online Awards
Hawkins Earns 2023 Exemplary Online Award Teaching Award Land Use Planning Law (URP6131) was the sole course recognized for the 2022 Learner Satisfaction award. Thomas Hawkins being awarded the Learner…
Welcoming Dr. Renee Tapp, URP Assistant Professor
Welcoming Dr. Renee Tapp, URP Assistant Professor Welcoming Dr. Renee TappAssistant Professor, Urban and Regional Planning Dr. Renee Tapp April 25, 2023 Dr. Renee Tapp will be joining in Fall…
URP Student Awards Celebration 2023
2023 URP Student Awards Celebration April 20, 2023 The UF Department of Urban and Regional Planning (URP) is excited to announce the recipients of the annual department awards for 2022-2023….
2023 Sustainable and Inclusive Urban Development in Global South Conference
2023 Sustainable and Inclusive Urban Development in Global South ConferenceGlobal Experts to Converge at New Delhi Conference for Sustainable and Inclusive Urban Development in August 2023 April 11, 2023 The…
UF Urban and Regional Planning Students Excel and Network at 2023 National Planning Conference in Philadelphia
UF Urban and Regional Planning Students Excel and Network at 2023 National Planning Conference in Philadelphia Professor Abhinav Alakshendra (center) joined students at NPC23, from left to right: Cam Alexis,…
URP Alum and Campus Planner Rachel Mandell awarded the 2023 Superior Accomplishment Award
Rachel Mandell, MURP class of 2020, received the UF Superior Accomplishment Award in March 2023 for her work on UF’s CALM plan.
URP Alum Sarah Gledhill named CEO and President of Florida Wildlife Federation
Sarah Gledhill, Class of 2003, recently became the new President and CEO of the Florida Wildlife Federation
Giving to the Department of Urban and Regional Planning
The Department of Urban and Regional Planning thrives only through its ability to provide for its students, faculty, and community. One way to support the department’s mission is through gifts….
Hawkins, Busch Engage with Florida Legislature through 1000 Friends of Florida
Professor Thomas Hawkins and MURP student Haley Busch engage with Florida Legislators through 1000 Friends of Florida work.
URP Alumna Dr. Dan Zhu Begins Role as Gainesville’s First Chief Climate Officer
Dr. Zhu, a graduate of UF’s Urban and Regional Planning doctoral program, now serves as the City of Gainesville’s first Chief Climate Officer.
Dr. Ruth Steiner Weighs in on Dissolution of Tampa Bay Area Regional Transit Authority (TBARTA)
Dr. Ruth Steiner, Professor of Urban and Regional Planning and Director for the Center for Health and the Built Environment, recently weighed in on what happens after TBARTA’s dissolution.
URP dedicated to serving Gainesville
The UF Urban and Regional Planning Department students and faculty have dedicated research to improving the quality of life of residents in Gainesville, Florida.
URP Graduate Spotlight Fall 2022
This Saturday, a total of 17 students will graduate from the Urban and Regional Planning Department. These students have a wide range of backgrounds and planning and career interests.
Dr. Zhong-Ren Peng publishes article on Florida’s coastal challenges due to sea-level rise in “The Conversation”
Dr. Zhong-Ren Peng offers potential solutions to the challenges coastal Florida communities faced due to sea-level rise and two named storms during the 2022 hurricane season.
Urban and Regional Planning professors publish research on planning in East Gainesville
Tyeshia Redden, Laura Dedenback, Kristin Larsen, and Kathryn Frank argue that researchers have only scratched the surface in understanding how narratives embedded in planning documents can reinforce the marginalization of…
ACSP UF Speakers – 2022
Check out the variety of conference sessions this year featuring faculty from UF’s Urban Planning Department!
14th annual Ernest R. Bartley Lecture draws capacity crowd
Tactical urbanism and the ability for urban planners to make a difference in cities using low-cost materials was the subject of the 14th Annual Ernest R. Bartley Memorial Lecture, which…
Florida APA Conference 2022 Recap.
The Urban and Regional Planning Department had a great wee at the Florida Planning Conference in Orlando last week.
Florida APA Conference – UF Sessions 2022
Check out the variety of conference sessions this year featuring UF’s urban planning alum and faculty!
Preservation Institute Nantucket showcases Summer 2022 final projects.
Preservation Institute Nantucket recognizes Summer 2022 final projects completed by interns who participated with PIN during its 50th Anniversary Summer.
SLA&P Welcomes New Director and Associate Director
University of Florida’s School of Landscape Architecture and Planning (SLA&P) welcomed a new Director and Associate Director on July 1, 2022. Dr. Jules Bruck will serve as the Director of…