SCARP keeps deep connections in the larger community of Vancouver, British Columbia, and the world.
SCARP faculty, emeriti, and students often make a difference or share insights, and are talked about in local news media. What follows is an ongoing digest of mentions of SCARP and its people in local news media.
SCARP Professor Emeritus Dr. Penny Gurstein discussed the difficulties in creating affordable housing in Vancouver.
SCARP's Dr. Penny Gurstein commented on the need for government support for housing resources.
A study by SCARP's Dr. Holly Caggiano was referenced which showed that policymakers may underestimate the support for green energy projects.
SCARP Professor Emeritus Dr. Penny Gurstein commented on the issue of homelessness in the Tri-Cities.
SCARP Adjunct Professor Dr. Ryan Reynolds co-authored a report on evacuations, outlining how to best connect to residents during an evacuation.
SCARP Professor Dr. Kelly Clifton commented on the economic impact of bikers and walkers on businesses.
Local officials tend to underestimate support for renewable energy projects, finds new research led by school of community and regional planning professor Dr. Holly Caggiano.
SCARP Professor Emerit Dr. Penny Gurstein wrote about how Vancouver’s mayor and city council can work together for the betterment of the city.
SCARP Assistant Professor Dr. Holly Caggiano's research suggests officials tend to underestimate support for renewable energy projects.
SCARP researchers Drs. Mathis Wackernagel and William Rees created a metric called the ecological footprint in the early 1990s.