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Community Design
The Community Design program involves faculty and graduate students from the School of Architecture and Community Design (SACD) who assist Florida communities in solving various types of urban design and planning issues. As the population of Florida continues to grow, a critical need exists to help local governments, non-profit organizations, and development professionals explore new opportunities for accommodating growth while preserving the quality of life for all Floridians.
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Planning Informatics and Decision Support
The Planning Informatics program uses advanced information technology such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS), web-enabled database management systems, CAD, and 3-D visualization to assist local communities in projects that improve decision making about future growth, development, and the management of natural resources.
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Urban and Regional Policy Research
The Urban and Regional Policy Research program is highly interdisciplinary and focuses on improving the design, planning, and management of Florida's communities. As such, the Center works with affiliated faculty from many different academic departments at the University of South Florida as well as faculty from the other universities in the State University System (SUS).
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Education
The Center is involved in graduate education through the School of Architecture and Community Design and the Department of Geography GIS Certificate Program, and as guest lecturers for other USF Departments.
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