College of Social Sciences and Public Policy
The Mark & Marianne Barnebey Planning & Development Lab, a function of the Department of Urban and Regional Planning (DURP), is a nationally-recognized resource which utilizes Florida as a laboratory and draws upon the academic and professional resources of Florida State University to connect with public and private partners to provide capacity and innovative planning for the sustainable growth and long-term viability of Florida communities. The lab provides technical assistance and capacity to regional communities and institutions through studio and research projects.
Our Projects and Resources
Recent Projects
Natural Hazards Adaptation Plan for The Ringling
Post-Disaster Recovery Action Plan for the City Panama City
Shared Mobility Design and Policy Guidance
Assessment of Planning Risks and Alternative Futures for the Florida Transportation Plan Update
Hernando County Housing Action Plan
Transit-Oriented Development & SunRail Riders: What’s the Connection?
May 14, 2025
Jared Bethke – second-year urban and regional planning master's student – secured a $450,000 grant for the construction of the Welaunee Greenway recreational trail in Leon County as part of his FSU-funded Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency Internship. “My internship at Blueprint, along with professional developm …
May 7, 2025
Graduates, families, faculty, and staff gathered in the Bellamy Atrium on Friday, May 2, to celebrate the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy’s newest graduates. …
April 16, 2025
FSU’s College of Social Sciences and Public Policy hosted its first-ever Friendly Disagreement event in partnership with Village Square Tallahassee on Monday, March 24. The event featured John Wood Jr. and Ciaran O’Connor, two dear friends who disagree vehemently on a range of political and social issues who engage …