

Luis Santiago, director of the capstone course, to develop a scope for the project that would give the students enrolled in the course the greatest learning and “hands-on” experience. Prior to the start of the 2022 fall semester, Pam Richmond, Transportation Coordinator for the City, and Emily Hannah, Executive Director of Bike/Walk Central Florida, collaborated with UCF’s Dr. The City worked with UCF students in 2019 on a similar type of project, but this current project involves more data collection, in-depth analysis, and public engagement.

In August 2022, the students from UCF’s Masters of Urban and Regional Planning Department started working with the City of Apopka to formulate a vision plan for Downtown Apopka as their Capstone course project. From the UCF Masters in Urban Planning Department and Staff Reports
