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The Department of Urban and Regional Planning is committed to providing leadership in the field of planning through education, research, scholarship, and community engagement. Our mission is to prepare planning professionals and researchers for national and global practice by promoting the ideals of social responsibility, sustainability, equity, diversity, and public service.

Ranked 10 from Planetizen Guide to Graduate Urban Planning Programs Ranked 8 from Planetizen Guide to Graduate Urban Planning Programs


The Schmidt College of Science’s Master of Urban and Regional Planning (MURP) professional degree program earned three top 10 rankings in the 2023 Planetizen Guide to Graduate Urban Planning Programs. Read more.

 

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FAU Department of Urban and Regional Planning Named Top 25 Most Affordable Urban Planning Schools
FAU Department of Urban and Regional Planning Named Top 25 Most Affordable Urban Planning Schools

The national ranking was developed by UrbanPlanningDegree.com based on several criteria, including flexible education options, internships offered, and instructor quality. 

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diana mitsova
Diana Mitsova, Ph.D.,
Appointed as John DeGrove Eminent Scholar

Associate professor in the Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Diana Mitsova, Ph.D. , was appointed the John DeGrove Eminent Scholar Chair in Growth Management and Development.

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Historic Preservation in Pearl City
$450,000 Grant
Assistance with Developing Plans to Enhance Resiliency

Funding will be utilized on a project with FAU’s Center for Urban and Environmental Solutions that uses immersive technology to engage the North End community, schools, and decision-makers on the topic of sea-level rise to ultimately develop an action plan to mitigate sea-level rise impacts.

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Coastal Guardians Pioneer Method to Protect Florida Keys’ Shorelines
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02/21/2025
This Old House: Associate Professor Yanmei Li Serves as Expert in 2025 Study: These Are the Best Cities for Families
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02/03/2025
‘Frontiers in Science’ Public Lecture Series Presents ‘Future-Proofing Our Coasts: Leveraging Science for a Sustainable Tomorrow’
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09/30/2024
APA Florida Chapter Names Alumna Leticia Sabio Student Planner of the Year
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09/10/2024
School of Environmental, Coastal, and Ocean Sustainability
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