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Dr. Yan Wang Receives NSF’s Most Prestigious CAREER Award to Lead AI Research for Spatial Regeneration Planning

May 1, 2025

Dr. Yan Wang Receives NSF’s Most Prestigious CAREER Award to Lead AI Research for Spatial Regeneration Planning Congratulations to Dr. Yan Wang, Assistant Professor in the Department of Urban and Regional…

URP Holds Student Logo Design Competition for Department’s 50th Anniversary

March 1, 2025

MURP student Matthew Mullings The UF Department of Urban and Regional Planning recently held a design competition where students were tasked with creating a logo for the department’s 50th anniversary,…

MURP Graduates Achieve 100% Pass Rate on AICP Exam

February 12, 2025

All 23 recent Master’s in Urban and Regional Planning graduates have passed the AICP examination. The AICP exam’s pass rate in the state of Florida is 58%, and 66% nationally,…

AI and Cities: An International Forum for Innovation and Collaboration

January 31, 2025

AI and Cities: An International Forum for Innovation and Collaboration Program Keynote Speakers Registration Awards We are excited to invite you to the inaugural AI and Cities: An International Forum…

Two MURP Students Honored with American Planning Association (APA) Foundation Diversity Scholarship

December 14, 2024

Two MURP Students Honored with American Planning Association (APA) Foundation Diversity Scholarship Master’s in Urban and Regional Planning students Kaley Arboleda and Lauryn Ballard are the latest recipients of the…

UF Urban and Regional Planning Takes On the 2024 Florida APA Conference

December 12, 2024

UF Urban and Regional Planning Takes On the 2024 Florida APA Conference The UF Department of Urban and Regional Planning recently attended the 2024 Florida APA Conference in Tampa, where…

ACSP Seattle 2024: UF URP Recap

November 25, 2024

ACSP Seattle 2024: UF URP RecapExplore the highlights of URP faculty and students showcasing their research at this year’s ACSP conference. November 25th, 2024 Faculty and students from the University…

URP Student Internships Summer 2024

August 16, 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

July 24, 2024

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

May 9, 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

April 23, 2024

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

April 16, 2024

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

April 9, 2024

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

April 3, 2024

University of Florida News highlights Dr. Shenhao Wang’s research on cities’ economic fortunes.

URP Faculty Renee Tapp Contributes to Tampa Bay Times

March 26, 2024

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

March 11, 2024

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

January 18, 2024

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

December 21, 2023

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

December 19, 2023

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

December 12, 2023

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

December 5, 2023

Angie Castrillon is an APA Foundation Diversity Scholarship recipient for 2023.

URP South Florida Alumni Mixer 2023

December 1, 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

November 28, 2023

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

November 20, 2023

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

November 14, 2023

Highlights from UF Urban and Regional Planning’s Participation in the ACSP 2023 Urban Planning Conference.

ACSP 2023 Conference: UF Speaker Schedule

October 13, 2023

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

September 29, 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

September 20, 2023

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

September 4, 2023

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

August 11, 2023

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

July 19, 2023

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

July 14, 2023

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

July 5, 2023

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

June 29, 2023

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)

June 27, 2023

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

May 5, 2023

22 students are set to graduate with their Master in Urban and Regional Planning (MURP) degrees this spring.

2023 Exemplary Online Awards

April 28, 2023

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

April 25, 2023

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

April 20, 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

April 11, 2023

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

April 5, 2023

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

March 16, 2023

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

March 7, 2023

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

February 15, 2023

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

February 9, 2023

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

January 31, 2023

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)

January 26, 2023

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

December 17, 2022

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

December 14, 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”

November 28, 2022

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.

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