Also referred to as the M.S.URP Studio, the capstone course provides students with the opportunity to partner with local counties and cities to develop applied planning projects based on the knowledge and skills developed in the program. At the end of the semester, students present their final reports to representatives of the partnering organization.
Capstone students were invited to participate in a multi-faceted project to create a vision plan for a section of the Kirkman Road corridor, which is primarily situated within the City of Orlando. The purpose of the proposed vision plan was to identify opportunities and challenges that will face Orlando over the next 20 years in redeveloping the area as well as to engage area residents in civic life.
Attainable Housing Development Model
This report presented an attainable housing development model for the Central Florida area.
Social Determinants of Health: Age-Friendly Recreational Needs for Populations within Orange County
This report examined the recreational needs, specifically recreational facilities, for various populations within Orange County, Florida.
Assessing Development Impacts: Parramore ACE School Zone
This capstone project summarized the social and physical changes to Parramore, a community located in the heart of Orlando, and provided solutions to address safety issues within the area.
Fiske Boulevard Neighborhood Study
Students conducted an assessment of current conditions, summarized resident input during the planning process and outlined recommended improvements for community engagement for the Fiske Boulevard Neighborhood in Cocoa, Florida.
The report offers a detailed background and analysis of Downtown Apopka, covering land use, demographics, infrastructure, market trends, and urban form. Key findings and ten guiding principles shaped the development of five projects aimed at transforming Downtown Apopka into a vibrant town center. Designed by Capstone students with input from the City of Apopka, public agencies, private organizations, and UCF faculty, the projects include a marketing plan, U.S. 441 redesign, Complete Streets application, a pocket park system, revitalization of Martin’s Pond, and a housing toolkit. The Downtown Apopka Vision Plan provides a roadmap for both short- and long-term improvements to create a safer, more active downtown.