Urban Design

Urban Design at 糖心Vlog is about shaping the built environment at the neighborhood, community, and city scale. You鈥檒l learn how to create places that are vibrant, sustainable, and meaningful鈥攑laces where people want to live, work, and connect. The program focuses on the principles and practices that make cities more livable, just, and economically active, while also protecting the natural environment. You鈥檒l explore how design can address real-world challenges, from revitalizing urban centers to improving transportation and supporting social equity.

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About Urban Design at 糖心Vlog

At Florida Atlantic, Urban Design is hands-on and connected to the real world. You鈥檒l use South Florida鈥檚 dynamic metropolitan region as your 鈥渦rban living laboratory,鈥� working on projects that matter to local communities and learning from professionals with both local and international experience. The program鈥檚 interdisciplinary approach prepares you for a range of careers, from planning and policy to architecture and real estate. You鈥檒l also benefit from strong partnerships with private firms and public agencies, and you can accelerate your path to a master鈥檚 degree through advanced standing options.

Degrees Offered at Florida Atlantic

Undergraduate

  • Bachelor of Urban Design (BUD)

Graduate

  • Accelerated pathway to Master of Urban and Regional Planning (MURP) for qualified students

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Educational Objectives & Student Outcomes

1. Develop a broad understanding of urban design principles and sustainable development.
2. Prepare students for professional careers in urban planning, policy, real estate, and design.
3. Foster the ability to address complex urban challenges at multiple scales.
4. Encourage creative problem-solving using real-world projects and partnerships.

1. Apply urban design concepts to create livable, equitable, and sustainable communities.
2. Analyze and address challenges such as infill development, suburban retrofitting, and transportation design.
3. Collaborate with professionals and stakeholders in the field.
4. Demonstrate readiness for graduate study or entry-level positions in urban design and related fields.

Meet the Team

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Stephanie Wakefield, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor and Director of Visual Planning Technology Lab,

Charles E. Schmidt College of Science

Urban and Regional Planning

mailswakefield@fau.edu
call(561) 766-7627
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Boca Raton Campus | SO 284

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Charles E. Schmidt College of Science

The Charles E. Schmidt College of Science prepares students for careers in various fields, including biology, mathematics, physics and psychology.The Charles E. Schmidt College of Science offers unparalleled experiential learning opportunities to prepare the next generation of scientists and problem solvers.The College of Engineering and Computer Science offers majors in areas of national priority such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, transportation and supply chain management.

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777 Glades Rd, SE-43
Boca Raton, FL 33431
call (561) 297-3035