{"id":20063,"date":"2024-12-12T00:59:28","date_gmt":"2024-12-12T05:59:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/urp\/?p=20063"},"modified":"2024-12-12T02:02:06","modified_gmt":"2024-12-12T07:02:06","slug":"uf-urban-and-regional-planning-takes-on-the-2024-florida-apa-conference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/urp\/uf-urban-and-regional-planning-takes-on-the-2024-florida-apa-conference\/","title":{"rendered":"UF Urban and Regional Planning Takes On the 2024 Florida APA Conference"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">UF Urban and Regional Planning Takes On the 2024 Florida APA Conference<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-b2068b3\" data-block-id=\"b2068b3\"><style>.stk-b2068b3 .stk-img-wrapper{width:44% !important;height:400px !important;}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-20055\" src=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/urp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/11\/Screenshot-2024-10-02-at-10.43.05\u202fPM.png\" width=\"2118\" height=\"1588\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/urp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/11\/Screenshot-2024-10-02-at-10.43.05\u202fPM.png 2118w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/urp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/11\/Screenshot-2024-10-02-at-10.43.05\u202fPM-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/urp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/11\/Screenshot-2024-10-02-at-10.43.05\u202fPM-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/urp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/11\/Screenshot-2024-10-02-at-10.43.05\u202fPM-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/urp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/11\/Screenshot-2024-10-02-at-10.43.05\u202fPM-1536x1152.png 1536w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/urp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/11\/Screenshot-2024-10-02-at-10.43.05\u202fPM-2048x1536.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2118px) 100vw, 2118px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-subtitle stk-block-subtitle stk-block stk-6e62a43\" id=\"the-uf-department-of-urban-and-regional-planning-recently-attended-the-a-href-https-floridaplanningconference-org-2024-florida-apa-conference-a-in-tampa-where-students-and-faculty-hosted-presentations-on-the-departments-latest-research-and-initiatives\" data-block-id=\"6e62a43\"><p class=\"stk-block-subtitle__text stk-subtitle has-text-align-center\">The UF Department of Urban and Regional Planning recently attended the <a href=\"https:\/\/floridaplanningconference.org\/\">2024 Florida APA Conference<\/a> in Tampa, where students and faculty hosted presentations on the department\u2019s latest research and initiatives.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading aligncenter stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-599a8bb\" id=\"why-planning\" data-block-id=\"599a8bb\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">                                                                     &#8220;Why Planning?&#8221;<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-feature-grid alignwide stk-block-feature-grid stk-block-columns stk-block stk-dade8d3 is-style-default\" data-block-id=\"dade8d3\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks has-text-align-center stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-dade8d3-column alignwide\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-b5615c8\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"b5615c8\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-b5615c8-container stk-hover-parent\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-b5615c8-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-5e038ed\" data-block-id=\"5e038ed\"><style>.stk-5e038ed .stk-img-wrapper{width:53% !important;height:400px !important;}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-20057\" src=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/urp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/11\/Screenshot-2024-10-02-at-10.56.04\u202fPM.png\" width=\"950\" height=\"1269\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/urp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/11\/Screenshot-2024-10-02-at-10.56.04\u202fPM.png 950w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/urp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/11\/Screenshot-2024-10-02-at-10.56.04\u202fPM-225x300.png 225w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/urp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/11\/Screenshot-2024-10-02-at-10.56.04\u202fPM-767x1024.png 767w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/urp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/11\/Screenshot-2024-10-02-at-10.56.04\u202fPM-768x1026.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There\u2019s more to urban planning than just maps and grids. To showcase this, the interactive &#8220;Why Planning&#8221; exhibit invited attendees to share what they believe urban planning is really all about. From the importance of implementing sustainable practices to the need for inclusive communities, those in attendance shared their vision for the future of the field.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-46d19f6\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"46d19f6\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-46d19f6-container stk-hover-parent\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-46d19f6-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-d5f63b2\" data-block-id=\"d5f63b2\"><style>.stk-d5f63b2 .stk-img-wrapper{width:54% !important;height:400px !important;}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-20061\" src=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/urp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-10-02-at-11.21.35\u202fPM.png\" width=\"1190\" height=\"1580\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/urp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-10-02-at-11.21.35\u202fPM.png 1190w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/urp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-10-02-at-11.21.35\u202fPM-226x300.png 226w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/urp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-10-02-at-11.21.35\u202fPM-771x1024.png 771w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/urp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-10-02-at-11.21.35\u202fPM-768x1020.png 768w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/urp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-10-02-at-11.21.35\u202fPM-1157x1536.png 1157w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1190px) 100vw, 1190px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Attendees were able to pick up some URP merch and speak with current faculty and students about the department&#8217;s educational initiatives and programs at our exhibition table.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-feature stk-block-feature stk-block stk-86d1401 is-style-default\" data-v=\"2\" data-block-id=\"86d1401\"><style>.stk-86d1401 {--stk-feature-flex-wrap:nowrap !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-content-align stk-86d1401-column stk-container stk-86d1401-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-row\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-523ec12\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"523ec12\"><style>.stk-523ec12 {align-self:center !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-523ec12-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-523ec12-inner-blocks\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">URP faculty presented \u201cFinding Your Place in Planning\u201d to showcase the various challenges and opportunities professionals will face throughout their careers in the field.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From dealing with imposter syndrome to breaking free from career restraints, these discussions encouraged attendees to be proactive in shaping their career path in order to find their niche and keep them on the path to success.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-fab026f\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"fab026f\"><style>.stk-fab026f {align-self:center !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-fab026f-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-fab026f-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-6fb169a\" data-block-id=\"6fb169a\"><style>.stk-6fb169a .stk-img-wrapper{width:93% !important;height:400px !important;}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-20065\" src=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/urp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-10-02-at-11.19.09\u202fPM.png\" width=\"2112\" height=\"1580\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/urp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-10-02-at-11.19.09\u202fPM.png 2112w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/urp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-10-02-at-11.19.09\u202fPM-300x224.png 300w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/urp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-10-02-at-11.19.09\u202fPM-1024x766.png 1024w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/urp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-10-02-at-11.19.09\u202fPM-768x575.png 768w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/urp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-10-02-at-11.19.09\u202fPM-1536x1149.png 1536w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/urp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-10-02-at-11.19.09\u202fPM-2048x1532.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2112px) 100vw, 2112px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Student Research<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-feature stk-block-feature stk-block stk-18f82ac is-style-default\" data-v=\"2\" data-block-id=\"18f82ac\"><style>.stk-18f82ac {--stk-feature-flex-wrap:nowrap !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-content-align stk-18f82ac-column stk-container stk-18f82ac-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-row\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-bce0153\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"bce0153\"><style>.stk-bce0153 {align-self:center !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-bce0153-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-bce0153-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-68c8fc7\" data-block-id=\"68c8fc7\"><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-20067\" src=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/urp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-10-02-at-11.18.10\u202fPM.png\" width=\"2112\" height=\"1586\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/urp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-10-02-at-11.18.10\u202fPM.png 2112w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/urp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-10-02-at-11.18.10\u202fPM-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/urp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-10-02-at-11.18.10\u202fPM-1024x769.png 1024w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/urp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-10-02-at-11.18.10\u202fPM-768x577.png 768w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/urp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-10-02-at-11.18.10\u202fPM-1536x1153.png 1536w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/urp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-10-02-at-11.18.10\u202fPM-2048x1538.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2112px) 100vw, 2112px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-ab78363\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"ab78363\"><style>.stk-ab78363 {align-self:center !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-ab78363-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-ab78363-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-a813d87\" data-block-id=\"a813d87\"><style>.stk-a813d87 .stk-img-wrapper{width:93% !important;height:400px !important;}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">UF MURP student and research assistant Silas Achidago presents his research at the 2024 Florida APA Conference. This particular research focused on identifying human-wildlife conflicts through a case study in Botswana.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-feature stk-block-feature stk-block stk-251f39e is-style-default\" data-v=\"2\" data-block-id=\"251f39e\"><style>.stk-251f39e {--stk-feature-flex-wrap:nowrap !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-content-align stk-251f39e-column stk-container stk-251f39e-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-row\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-12cf530\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"12cf530\"><style>.stk-12cf530 {align-self:center !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-12cf530-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-12cf530-inner-blocks\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">UF MURP student Emory Young presents his research on sustainable waste management.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Young traveled to the Dominican Republic this past summer to conduct his research at the Grupo Puntacana Fundaci\u00f3n in Puntacana Resort and Club. Through interviews, surveys, and analysis of existing waste management data, Young was able to identify ways to make waste management at the resort more sustainable and efficient.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Learn more about Young\u2019s research in the Dominican Republic <a href=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/urp\/urp-continues-engagement-in-dominican-republic\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-84caed6\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"84caed6\"><style>.stk-84caed6 {align-self:center !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-84caed6-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-84caed6-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-fca0260\" data-block-id=\"fca0260\"><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-20069\" src=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/urp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-10-03-at-1.08.14\u202fAM.png\" width=\"2120\" height=\"1588\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/urp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-10-03-at-1.08.14\u202fAM.png 2120w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/urp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-10-03-at-1.08.14\u202fAM-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/urp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-10-03-at-1.08.14\u202fAM-1024x767.png 1024w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/urp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-10-03-at-1.08.14\u202fAM-768x575.png 768w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/urp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-10-03-at-1.08.14\u202fAM-1536x1151.png 1536w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/urp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-10-03-at-1.08.14\u202fAM-2048x1534.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2120px) 100vw, 2120px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Awards and Recognition<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-dd07dba\" data-block-id=\"dd07dba\"><style>.stk-dd07dba .stk-img-wrapper{width:56% !important;height:500px !important;}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-20071\" src=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/urp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-10-03-at-1.27.01\u202fAM.png\" width=\"2120\" height=\"1582\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/urp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-10-03-at-1.27.01\u202fAM.png 2120w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/urp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-10-03-at-1.27.01\u202fAM-300x224.png 300w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/urp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-10-03-at-1.27.01\u202fAM-1024x764.png 1024w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/urp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-10-03-at-1.27.01\u202fAM-768x573.png 768w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/urp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-10-03-at-1.27.01\u202fAM-1536x1146.png 1536w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/urp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-10-03-at-1.27.01\u202fAM-2048x1528.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2120px) 100vw, 2120px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">UF MURP student and research assistant Silas Achidago is presented with the &#8220;2024 Student Planner of the Year&#8221; APA Florida Chapter Planning and Leadership award.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;This recognition is not just a celebration of my efforts, but a testament to the collective support of my professors, peers, and community who have guided me along the way,&#8221; said Achidago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">UF Speaker Sessions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-feature stk-block-feature stk-block stk-03e75f3 is-style-default\" data-v=\"2\" data-block-id=\"03e75f3\"><style>.stk-03e75f3 {--stk-feature-flex-wrap:nowrap !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-content-align stk-03e75f3-column stk-container stk-03e75f3-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-row\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-917e989\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"917e989\"><style>.stk-917e989 {align-self:center !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-917e989-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-917e989-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-c0aaed0\" data-block-id=\"c0aaed0\"><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-20073\" src=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/urp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-10-03-at-1.52.18\u202fAM.png\" width=\"2116\" height=\"1580\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/urp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-10-03-at-1.52.18\u202fAM.png 2116w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/urp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-10-03-at-1.52.18\u202fAM-300x224.png 300w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/urp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-10-03-at-1.52.18\u202fAM-1024x765.png 1024w, 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discussions from UF Faculty where they shared more information on the department\u2019s goals and initiatives.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These sessions included information on developing sustainable frameworks in the field of urban planning, as well as discussions centered around active planning projects such as improving downtown Newberry.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-feature stk-block-feature stk-block stk-cb899bd is-style-default\" data-v=\"2\" data-block-id=\"cb899bd\"><style>.stk-cb899bd {--stk-feature-flex-wrap:nowrap !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-content-align stk-cb899bd-column stk-container stk-cb899bd-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-row\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-6918959\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"6918959\"><style>.stk-6918959 {align-self:center 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