Kyle Dost

Kyle Dost is an Instructional Assistant Professor and Program Director for the Master of Urban and Regional Planning online degree program at the University of Florida’s Department of Urban and Regional Planning. His role includes strategic program administration, fiscal management, student advising, internship placement, and professional development. He teaches URP 3001: Cities of the World and oversees international study abroad programs.

Education:

• PhD in Urban and Regional Planning (currently pursuing), University of Florida
• MURP, University of Florida, 2017
• BS in Environmental Policy and Planning (with minors in Wetland Science and Environmental Science), Virginia Tech, 2015

Research & Professional Activities: Kyle focuses on planning education methodologies, natural resource management strategies, international development frameworks, and community resilience planning. He is an American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) member and serves as Professional Development Officer for the Sun Coast section of the American Planning Association, organizing professional development events like AICP trivia and webinars on emerging topics such as AI in planning.

Additional Roles: Leads student internship coordination and professional development initiatives, integrating academic theory with practical urban planning challenges.