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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…

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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…

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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!

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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….

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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…

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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,…

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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

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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….

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Urban and Regional Planning professors publish research on planning in East Gainesville

November 7, 2022

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

October 31, 2022

Check out the variety of conference sessions this year featuring faculty from UF’s Urban Planning Department!

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14th annual Ernest R. Bartley Lecture draws capacity crowd

October 19, 2022

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.

September 14, 2022

The Urban and Regional Planning Department had a great wee at the Florida Planning Conference in Orlando last week.

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Florida APA Conference – UF Sessions 2022

August 31, 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.

August 18, 2022

Preservation Institute Nantucket recognizes Summer 2022 final projects completed by interns who participated with PIN during its 50th Anniversary Summer.

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SLA&P Welcomes New Director and Associate Director

August 17, 2022

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…

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URP Student Internships Summer 2022

July 20, 2022

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URP Online Student Brittany Griffin Appointed to Georgia Planning Association Board of Directors

July 14, 2022

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Wang Excellence Award

June 13, 2022

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