# Mark Stevens [He/his](https://equity.ubc.ca/resources/gender-diversity/pronouns/) BA English/Economics (Oregon) MCRP (Oregon) PhD Planning (North Carolina-Chapel Hill), MCIP Associate Professor, MCRP Program Chair - Office: WMAX 223 - Email: - Bio - Research - Courses ##### Bio Dr. Mark Stevens joined UBC in July 2009 and is an Associate Professor in the School of Community and Regional Planning (SCARP). He has professional experience as a natural resources planner for a city government and a regional planner for a council of governments in the state of Oregon. ##### Research Mark’s research interests center on synthesizing planning knowledge to inform communities and planners in their efforts to promote a more equitable world. Mark teaches an introductory course on urban planning, a course on plan-making and implementation, and a course on professional planning praxis. ##### Courses ### PLAN 425 : Urban Planning Issues and Concepts **[Mark Stevens](/directory/mark-stevens)** This course provides an overview of the theoretical perspectives and development of urban planning, highlighting contemporary planning issues and the translation of knowledge in policy and practice, towards the aim of fostering thriving communities and more just cities. For third- and fourth-year undergraduate students interested in urban planning. - Level - Undergraduate - Eligibility - Third-year standing or above in any program ### PLAN 513 : Making and Implementing Community and Regional Plans **[Mark Stevens](/directory/mark-stevens)** The process communities and regions follow to create plans, including identifying issues, setting goals, and developing polices to achieve the goals. Tools that communities/regions employ to implement plans and monitor progress. Roles of different actors in creating and implementing plans. - Level - Master's - Eligibility - Enrolled in MCRP ### PLAN 540 : Planning Praxis **[Mark Stevens](/directory/mark-stevens)** How planning theory and practice relate to and inform each other. The role of reflection in planning practice, and how planners can improve their practice through reflecting on experience. Reflecting on the Planning Studio, and on the knowledge, skills, and attitudes learned in the MCRP program. - Level - Master's - Eligibility - Enrolled in MCRP ![Mark Stevens](/sites/default/files/styles/square_200/public/profile-images/2022-09/Mark%20Stevens.jpg.webp?itok=uGd96bgT) ### Research and Specialties - Meta-research - Land use - Plan evaluation and implementation - Planning policy