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Florida State University Department of Urban and Regional Planning - DURP Information source for current students, alumni and friends of Florida State University's Urban & Reg For more information, visit our website coss.fsu.edu/durp.

Founded in 1965, DURP has been a leader in planning education for decades and shaped planning practice in a state internationally known for innovations in the areas of comprehensive planning, emergency management, land conservation, urban design, public health, and the transportation-land use nexus. Additionally, here at Florida State University, it's our mission to create a positive, respectful environment where people can feel comfortable openly sharing their thoughts, ideas and opinions. We carry that same mission over into the online world. We understand that not everyone will agree with everything that's said on our page, and that's alright! We will, however, take action against things that undermine our mission to be respectful of one another. If you use vulgar, racist, threatening, or otherwise inappropriate language, we'll take it down. If we determine your messaging to be spam (especially marketing yourself, a product, or a service), we'll take it down. We don't like to remove your posts, so please, Uphold the Garnet and Gold. Help keep this community a lively, friendly and positive environment for everyone!

Don't miss the deadline!Apply by November 1 for admission into our Master of Science in Planning (MSP) and Ph.D. program...
10/26/2026

Don't miss the deadline!

Apply by November 1 for admission into our Master of Science in Planning (MSP) and Ph.D. programs for the Spring 2027 term.

The Department of Urban and Regional Planning at Florida State University offers graduate degree programs at both the master's and doctoral levels. The department also offers Joint Graduate Pathways with Demography, International Affairs, Law, Public Administration, and Public Health.

Learn more at cosspp.fsu.edu/durp

The Department of Urban & Regional Planning at Florida State University prepares professional planners to serve as chang...
10/19/2026

The Department of Urban & Regional Planning at Florida State University prepares professional planners to serve as change agents across communities, infrastructure, policy, technology, and the built environment.

Through the accredited Master of Science in Planning (MSP) program, students can tailor their degree across six distinct specializations:

International Planning: Address global urban and regional planning challenges through sustainable, collaborative, and internationally focused strategies.

Transportation Planning: Design and manage safe, equitable, and sustainable transportation systems that support communities and urban mobility.

Environmental Planning: Protect natural resources and address environmental challenges through sustainable resource management and planning.

Economic Development: Leverage planning, policy, and development strategies to foster equitable economic growth, housing, and investment.

Neighborhood Planning & Community Development: Revitalize communities and design equitable, place-based solutions through collaborative planning.

AI, Data, & Communication: Utilize emerging urban data, AI technology, and digital communication tools ethically to analyze and shape modern cities.

Applications for Spring 2027 admission to the Master of Science in Planning (MSP) and Ph.D. programs are due by November 1.

To explore program requirements and apply, visit cosspp.fsu.edu/durp.

Are you interested in pursuing a Master of Science in Planning or a Ph.D. in Planning? The Department of Urban and Regio...
10/12/2026

Are you interested in pursuing a Master of Science in Planning or a Ph.D. in Planning?

The Department of Urban and Regional Planning at Florida State University offers graduate programs at both the master's and doctoral levels, with applications for the Spring 2027 term due by November 1!

In addition to standalone degrees, the department offers Joint Graduate Pathways in collaboration with Demography, International Affairs, Law, Public Administration, and Public Health.

Prospective students interested in these joint options should submit applications simultaneously to both the Department of Urban and Regional Planning and the respective partner department.

Apply by November 1 to take the next step in your academic and professional journey!

For more information, visit cosspp.fsu.edu/durp/admissions

FSU’s Department of Urban & Regional Planning has received the 2026 American Planning Association (APA) Florida Project ...
10/07/2026

FSU’s Department of Urban & Regional Planning has received the 2026 American Planning Association (APA) Florida Project Award of Excellence for the Mark & Marianne Barnebey Planning & Development Lab’s student-run project, “Evaluating Critical Lands for Strategic Regional Conservation.”

Graduate students Catherine Selin, Kolby Gawlik, Clayton Parlow, and Cody Tillman worked with Tall Timbers alongside Planner-in-Residence Dennis Smith, FAICP, and Senior Planner Billie Ventimiglia of the Barnebey Lab.

“This is a well-deserved recognition for a small but exceptionally capable student team,” Ventimiglia said. “The technical complexity of this project—building a parcel-level, market-sensitive conservation planning tool from the ground up in a single semester—is no easy task. It is a very meaningful demonstration of the technical capacity of the Barnebey Lab and the caliber of FSU's graduate planning students. We are so proud of their work toward moving conservation forward in Florida.”
To read more, visit https://cosspp.fsu.edu/fsus-department-of-urban-regional-planning-barnebey-lab-receives-2026-apa-florida-project-award-of-excellence/

Our Ph.D. program prepares students to teach, conduct research, and carry out service that builds resilient communities ...
10/05/2026

Our Ph.D. program prepares students to teach, conduct research, and carry out service that builds resilient communities and promotes sustainable livelihoods.

We offer students a variety of experiences and opportunities, including a four-year assistantship that includes a generous stipend and full tuition coverage!

Our application deadline for the Spring term is November 1!

For more information, visit cosspp.fsu.edu/durp/doctoral-program

09/30/2026

Real learning. Real experience. Real impact. 💡🏢

At COSSPP, data doesn't just sit on a shelf—we put it to work. From hands-on research and community engagement to shaping policy across Florida and beyond, our students and faculty are making a difference every single day.

09/28/2026

The 2025-2026 issue of Engage magazine is hot off the press! Engage is the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy's annual magazine highlighting the activities and successes of our students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends.

This year's top stories include COSSPP in Action, a look at how the college impacts Florida through careers, education, and research, enhancing communities at the local, state, federal, and global levels; A Marketplace of Ideas, on how COSSPP builds civil discourse and develops critical thinkers who solve complex problems; and The Future is Made in Bellamy, celebrating the student organizations building skills and connections for career success.

This year's issue also highlights major milestones for the college, including the 25th anniversary of the Master's in Applied American Politics and Policy (MAAPP) program and the 35th anniversary of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI). We're also proud to recognize our 2026–2027 Distinguished Alumni: Jeralynn (Lynne) S. Cossman, Ph.D.; the Honorable Larry Hogan; and Gene Moran, Ph.D.

Read it here: cosspp.fsu.edu/engage.

Our Master of Science in Planning program offers students strong professional development opportunities, hands-on experi...
09/28/2026

Our Master of Science in Planning program offers students strong professional development opportunities, hands-on experience through an internship, individualized attention from faculty, and more!

Our final deadline to apply for our programs is November 1, and October 1 for international applicants.

To learn more about our programs, visit cosspp.fsu.edu/durp

The Department of Urban & Regional Planning is home to Florida’s oldest and largest planning program! With versatile lea...
09/21/2026

The Department of Urban & Regional Planning is home to Florida’s oldest and largest planning program! With versatile learning options for students and award-winning faculty, DURP provides an excellent education to students across its many programs.

Apply by November 1 for Spring 2027 consideration!

For more information, visit cosspp.fsu.edu/durp

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