News
Urban Design Challenge 2023: A student ideas competition
November 29, 2022
The winning team (maximum 3 people per team) will be invited to present their projects at a public Urbanism Lab event in Ottawa in May 2023, expenses paid!
SCARP Associate Professor Mark Stevens receives Dean's Award for Service
November 28, 2022
The School is delighted to share with you that SCARP Associate Professor Mark Stevens is be one of the recipients of the Dean’s Award for Service this year!
UBC GradUpdate Newsletter
November 28, 2022
For UBC's grad students, offering updates on academic support and success, career exploration, community and network building, health and wellness, professional effectiveness, research skills, teaching development, writing and communication, and more
Institute of Resources, Environment and Sustainability Newsletter
November 28, 2022
UBC's Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability is an interdisciplinary research institute and graduate program, with interest and expertise in a wide range of topics.
SCARP Prof. Kelly Clifton on bike share programs' footprint and the future
November 23, 2022
More comprehensive evaluations of bike share programs and their net impact on the environment have resulted in improved design and operations in some services. Kelly Clifton comments in this interview.
UBC students paint campus Cairn for Trans Day of Remembrance
November 21, 2022
The Campus Cairn is repainted constantly by students of UBC Engineering, whether for campus spirit or commemoration. This week it was painted with transgender and pride colours to commemorate those who didn't survive transphobic violence.
Urban China Conference abstracts open
November 15, 2022
The upcoming Urban China conference, "Has planning guided China's urbanization?" invites abstracts to those interested in presenting!
ICLEI's climate adaptation planning tools
November 15, 2022
ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability, has developed a series of valuable tools to reportedly help Canadian communities prepare for a changing climate.
SCARP student Paul Akaabre co-produces housing research
November 15, 2022
Report "The prevalence of low income-tax payments among owners of expensive homes in Vancouver and Toronto": “Most luxury homes in Greater Vancouver appear to be purchased with wealth derived from sources other than earnings taxed in Canada.”
SCARP says congrats but not farewell to graduates
November 15, 2022
You've done it! It has been our honour to watch the bold achievements of you our newest graduates. Your bold inquiries, transformative partnerships, and indefatigable curiosity has not only proven your ex