UF Student Planning Association

Thank you, NV5, for an incredible and insightful office visit! ?? The Student Planning Association had the privilege of visiting NV5 in Alachua and learning about their impact in the planning field. The team provided a warm introduction, shared the history of CHW/NV5 and their Planning Department, and walked us through some of their exciting projects. We also had an engaging Q&A session and a tour of The Quad, gaining firsthand insights into their work in action. We appreciate the opportunity to connect with professionals in the field and gain a deeper understanding of planning in practice! Thank you Gerry Dedenbach, AICP, LEED AP, C. Ryan Thompson, AICP, Margot Maurer, AICP, Romy Garraud, David Craig Brashier, AICP, and Jaysen Williams.

Join us for our Transportation Speaker Roundtable event TODAY at 6 PM EST. This is the next event in our 2024-2025 SPA Speaker Series. We are honored to have Taiwo Jaiyeoba, Matthew Betancourt, and Vitor Hugo Suguri, PhD as our guest speakers. RSVP at here: https://lnkd.in/dvGpVS7S

Don’t forget to RSVP to the 2024 Bartley Lecture!

SPA is excited to hang out with the San Felasco Section! RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/gM6jAVAN

Learn more about UF's MURP program! October 10 at 8:15am EST.

?? Calling all Professional Planners! ???? Are you an experienced planner with a passion for shaping the future of our cities? ??? Do you have valuable insights and knowledge to share with enthusiastic University of Florida students interested in urban planning? If so, we want to hear from you! The University of Florida Student Planning Association is seeking professional planners to share their expertise and experiences during the Fall 2024/Spring 2025 school year. This is an excellent opportunity to inspire the next generation of planners and contribute to their professional development. We are looking for speakers to discuss a wide range of planning topics, including but not limited to: -Sustainable Urban Development and Climate Resiliency -Equity Planning -Public Sector Planning -Housing and Community Development -Land Use and Zoning -Economic Development -Public Engagement and Participation -Urban Design and Architecture -Transportation Planning Whether you specialize in one of these areas or have expertise in another relevant field, we welcome your participation. Your unique perspective will help our students gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities in urban planning. To express your interest or nominate someone, please send a direct message or email us at [email protected]. Kindly include the following details: 1. Full Name 2. Professional Title 3. Organization/Affiliation 4. Topic(s) of Expertise 5. Availability (if specific) Please feel free to share this opportunity with your network. Together, let's empower the next generation of Urban Gators! UF Urban and Regional Planning

Save the date for UF DCP's Research and Practice session: The Transforming Mobility Ecosystem: Perspectives from Urban Planners and other Specialists. The event takes place at UF's CityLab in Orlando on June 28, 2024, from 5:30pm-7:30pm. Click this link for event and registration information: https://lnkd.in/eeSPsjb4

Congratulations to all the MURP gators who graduated earlier this week! We know you will go on to accomplish amazing things! Check out some of these grads future plans at the link below! Go Gators!?? https://lnkd.in/eKCHb74q

Introducing the University of Florida’s Student Planning Association Executive Board for the 2024-2025 school year! ?? President: Xavier Balerdi Vice President: Matthew Mullings Treasurer: Patrice Marcuson-Minogue Secretary: Oluwasegun James Online Liaison: Brittany Griffin Social Media Chair: Emory Young Congratulations to this great group of students!

Last Friday, our students had the fantastic opportunity to meet with the Urban and Regional Planning Advisory Council. Together, we participated in interactive scenarios designed to help us learn about tense community engagement interactions and how to handle them. We are so grateful to our Advisory Council for volunteering their expertise and time with us!