Support a fellow planner Fundraiser for FSU DURP Student Injured in Shooting

As you may be aware, a tragic event occurred in Tallahassee on the campus of Florida State University on Thursday, April 17.

One of the students injured was first-year Master of Science in Planning student Madison Askins, who is also a dedicated student member of APA Florida. She was wounded and taken to a local hospital for surgery.

showcasing florida's best 2025 Project Awards Noms Now Open!

APA Florida is pleased to announce the opening of its 2025 Project Awards Program application cycle. This program provides APA Florida the opportunity to recognize outstanding planning projects in the State of Florida at its annual conference.

The program provides APA Florida members with the chance to see and learn about development, conservation, government, or environmental projects, where planning has had a positive impact on the outcome.

The Project Awards Committee will be looking for innovativeness and quality, and the potential for use in other areas.

the latest from Tallahassee Download the April 18 Legislative Reporter

There are just two weeks left until the 2025 legislative session is scheduled to end on May 2. Some committees have already stopped meeting as the focus turns to budget negotiations. Bills that have not yet been heard in committee or have moved slowly through the process are likely to not be passed this year.

Florida Excellence UF's Fountain Named 2025 Andre Anderson Scholarship Recipient

Victoria Fountain is a Master of Urban and Regional Planning student at the University of Florida looking to deepen her expertise in transportation, housing, and economic development.

While attending Spellman College, Victoria's passion for urban planning was sparked after examining economic disparities in her predominantly Black hometown of Conyers, GA.

Frustrated by the lack of diverse businesses, she sought to understand the root causes of limited development. Victoria researched economic stagnation in Black communities, particularly Atlanta’s West End, and uncovered the lasting impact of past planning decisions.

That's when she decided to become a planner!