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Here at the University of Florida, a bold new chapter for planning is about to begin. 🐊

Launching in Fall 2026, we’re thrilled to announce our new Bachelor of Urban Sciences and Planning (BUSP)! 🎉

The first degree of its kind in the State University System of Florida, this program will redefine how students prepare for a career in planning.

Stay tuned for more details coming soon! 👀

#urbanplanning #planningeducation #higheredplanning #uf #urbangators by @ufplanning

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a year ago

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Kristin Larsen, FAICP, Professor in the University of Florida Department of Urban and Regional Planning, on receiving the prestigious Margarita McCoy Award for the Advancement of Women in Planning. Dr. Larsen was honored at the 2026 Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning (ACSP) Conference in Pittsburgh this past weekend.

Presented biennially by the ACSP Faculty Women’s Interest Group, the award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the advancement of women in planning at institutions of higher education through service, teaching and research. Dr. Larsen was recognized for her commitment to student success and her dedication to expanding access to planning education.

Her leadership in founding the MURP Online program exemplifies that dedication. As her nomination letter explains:

“Dr. Larsen’s achievements are a testament to not only the integral role that women play in planning, but also the way in which innovations can make the field more inclusive. For example, Dr. Larsen’s leadership founded UF’s online Master of Urban and Regional Planning program, the first PAB-accredited degree of its kind. Understanding that in-person attendance at UF’s main campus in Gainesville was not a possibility for many, especially women who are more likely to be constrained by familial and work obligations, Dr. Larsen devised a path forward. Taught by UF faculty, online students receive as near as possible the same curriculum and tutelage as their in-person counterparts. Since its Fall 2012 launch, the program has graduated 164 planners, 98 of which were women. Her forward-thinking also enabled UF to seamlessly transition all planning students online at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 when social distancing became best practice. UF’s online program quickly became a national model for other planning schools grappling with the rapidly changing pedagogical landscape.”

Thank you, Dr. Larsen, for your unwavering support of our students and your continued commitment to opening the door to planning careers for all who wish to pursue them. 💙

#uf #womeninplanning #ufurp #murp #planner by @ufplanning

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UF’s 100% Online GIS Certificate for Urban and Regional Planners is now accepting applications through Nov. 15. Tap the 🔗 in our bio to apply!

Built for working professionals with flexibility in mind, the program offers:

- Asynchronous courses you can complete on your own time

- 12 credit hours covering the foundations of GIS

- Instruction from renowned UF faculty

- Open to both UF and non-UF applicants

Pivoting careers or just looking to sharpen your technical skills? This certificate gives you the GIS foundation to succeed in urban planning, environmental science, disaster management, public health, transportation and more.

Apply by Nov. 15!

#GIS #UrbanPlanning #URP #OnlineLearning #UF taken in University of Florida by @ufplanning

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Our team is excited to attend the 66th Annual ACSP Conference this week in Pittsburgh! 🐊

Check out our schedule to see which sessions and presentations our department will be hosting, and don’t forget to come out to our Alumni Reception and Career Information Session!

Check out the full conference schedule by visiting ACSP.org.

#acsp2026 #planning #urp #uf #urbanplanner by @ufplanning

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We’re headed to Miami for the 2026 Florida Planning Conference from October 13-16! 🌴

Our team is excited to connect with colleagues from across the state and share ideas on the future of planning in Florida. Be sure to check out our department’s sessions below, featuring panel discussions with a wide range of speakers including our own Elizabeth Abernethy, AICP and Kyle Dost, AICP.

See you there!

@apa_florida

#uf #fpc26 #planning #urp #floridaplanning by @ufplanning

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Job alert! 🐊

We’re currently seeking an Assistant Professor to join our team beginning in Fall 2027.

This is a 9-month, tenure-accruing faculty position. We are seeking candidates with a background in the planning field and expertise in housing, with a particular interest in candidates whose work incorporates housing policy and finance, resiliency and disaster recovery in housing, socio-economic sustainability, and/or land use. Preferred candidates will have a proven track record of engaging with public interest concerns and interdisciplinary scholarship.

Apply today at the 🔗 in our bio!

#uf #hiring #planner #urbanplanning #urp taken in UF College of Design, Construction and Planning by @ufplanning

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23 days ago

Join us for the @ufdcp Alumni Homecoming Tailgate before the Gators take on South Carolina!

Enjoy a free breakfast (mimosas and waffles included), connect with fellow alumni and check out the College’s newest state-of-the-art facilities.

RSVP at the 🔗 in our bio!

#onedcp #uf #gators #ufalumni taken in UF College of Design, Construction and Planning by @ufplanning

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Job alert! 🐊

Apply today at the 🔗 in our bio ⬇️

We’re currently seeking a Lecturer/Instructional Assistant Professor to join our team beginning in January, 2027.

This is a 12-month, nontenure-accruing faculty position responsible for leading community-engaged, interdisciplinary teaching initiatives for the PAB-accredited Master of Urban and Regional Planning program and the new Bachelor of Urban Sciences and Planning program, including a course that involves students in planning project-based work of a professional nature.

We have particular interest in candidates whose teaching will contribute to future-oriented, innovative urban and regional transformation and the empowerment of communities and residents. We seek a high-caliber candidate with the planning-based skills to develop interdisciplinary lecture and studio-based courses related to sustainability and resilience delivered on-campus and online.

#uf #urbanplanning #job #urp #gatornation taken in UF College of Design, Construction and Planning by @ufplanning

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Application 🔗 in bio!

The University of Florida School of Landscape Architecture and Planning (SLA&P), which is comprised of both the Department of Urban and Regional Planning and the Department of Landscape Architecture, is currently seeking a Research Administrator II to join our team. This position will work with our renowned faculty and staff to support cutting-edge research initiatives that shape sustainable communities, resilient landscapes and thoughtful urban design.

If you’re detail-oriented, passionate about higher education and excited to help drive impactful research forward, we want to hear from you!

This role will manage grants, budgets and compliance for research projects that address real-world challenges ranging from climate resilience to community planning and be part of a collaborative, mission-driven team at one of the nation’s top-ranked programs in landscape architecture and planning.

Duties include:

🔵 Supporting pre- and post-award research administration

🔵 Collaborating with award-winning faculty across disciplines

🔵 Helping to advance research that shapes the built and natural environment

🔵 Working alongside a vibrant academic community at one of the country’s leading research universities

#uf #hiring #urbanplanning #landscapearchitecture #gatornation taken in UF College of Design, Construction and Planning by @ufplanning

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Calling all friends, colleagues, alumni and former mentors. 📣

Applications are now open to join our 2026–2027 URP Mentorship Program! This is your chance to help the next generation of planners build the skills and connections they need for a successful career.

We want to say thank you to everyone who has served as a Mentor in the past, and we encourage you to join us again this year!

About the Program: The goal of the URP Mentorship Program is to help students strengthen their professional networks through relationships with practicing planners. Mentors and mentees meet monthly from October to April (virtual or in-person), with options for office shadowing, resumé review, and letters of recommendation.

Apply today at the 🔗 in our bio.

For any additional questions, please reach out to Elizabeth “Liz” Abernethy, AICP | eabernethy@dcp.ufl.edu

Application deadline: Thursday, September 17
Matches announced: Week of September 21
Program begins: Monday, October 5

#uf #mentorship #murp #ufplanning #urbanplanning by @ufplanning

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2 months ago

Elizabeth Abernethy, AICP, UF URP’s Planner in Residence, served as a panelist this month at two conferences focused on local land use and housing.

🔹 Florida League of Cities Annual Conference in Hollywood. Panel: “Better Decisions, Better Places: Improving Local Land Use Outcomes,” alongside FL Sen. Stan McClain, FL House Representative Kaylee Tuck, and Mark Barnebey, AICP, City Attorney for the City of Palmetto, FL.

🔹 Florida Housing Coalition’s REPAIR Conference in Orlando. Panel: “Policies Shaping Florida’s Future,” where she shared insights from the City of St. Petersburg’s Missing Middle zoning district and three years of building data since its launch. She also caught up with Florida Housing Coalition CEO and UF URP alum Ashon Nesbitt. 🐊

Drawing on her experience as former Director of Planning and Development Services for the City of St. Petersburg, Liz brought real-world expertise to conversations shaping the future of housing and development across the Sunshine State.

Read the full story in our News section, 🔗 in bio! by @ufplanning

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Whether you’re lounging by the pool, taking a long road trip, or just need something to unwind after a long summer day, check out the UF URP Summer Reading (+) List, a curated collection of the best reads, listens, and watches recommended by our students, alumni, faculty, and staff! 🌇

From research on rural planning to a snapshot of “Old Florida,” swipe to find your new favorites. 👉

#summerread #murp #urp #uf by @ufplanning

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