School of Community and Regional Planning

Term instructor position open!

We're looking for an Assistant Professor in Planning, in Policy and Community Engagement, for Urban Transformation! Applications accepted until April 14.

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MCRP Planning Studio's 2023 Presentation

After months of research, community engagement, partnerships, and planning, come on April 4 to hear our Studio students' insights and findings, and discuss their proposals in a fair of all projects!

A collage of SCARP faculty speaking over the years

SCARP Speaker Series

SCARP's 2023 Speaker Series rolls out on March 29 with Maggie Low and Leonie Sandercock!

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New Bachelors in Urban Studies program open for applications!

SCARP and Geography's new program combines foundational and applied knowledge with progressively advanced community-engaged learning. Learn more and apply now!

We acknowledge

UBC and the School of Community and Regional Planning are situated on the traditional ancestral and unceded territory of the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ speaking xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) people.

We recognize this acknowledgement is only the beginning of our due diligence, and that our commitment is shown in our actions rather than our affirmations.

More information:

The SCARP Student Life-Cycle

Student life at the W. Robert Wyman Plaza

Future students

Approach planning in your vision. Attain the knowledge, skills, and applied experiences to be the facilitators and leaders of positive change. Build your network.

SCARP students presenting their findings

Students

As a SCARP student, you already have resources available to help you through your program and begin your journey as a planner.

SCARP alum Adam Hunt interviewing Ethiopian farmer about farm-restoration technique

Alumni

SCARP will continue to benefit you throughout your journey as a planner, with resources, networking, and a lot more. You have a network of peers, too. (photo credit: Mulugeta Ayene, for WLE-CGIAR)

More about us

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Learning at SCARP

We teach courses and programs at the PhD, Masters, and Undergrad level

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Our research and partners

Faculty and students alike contribute to the world through research insights and community partnerships

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Who we are

What's planning? How is SCARP renowned for its unique approach? How did we get here?

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Join our faculty or staff

As we grow and thrive, positions often open up at the faculty, staff, and student TA level

Get involved

Planning job board

Our students and alumni benefit from employers looking for entry-level planners

Student internships

We connect MCRP students with experienced professionals in their field of interest.

Planning Studio

We partner MCRP student teams with community, municipal, and private-sector organizations to identify problems and formally propose feasible solutions.

Mentorship Program

We match MCRP students with experienced planners, in mutually-beneficial mentoring and partnering relationships