Dr. Ren Thomas, editor, accompanied by some SCARP alumni and faculty, who were authors, being awarded a CIP Award of Merit for the book, Planning Canada: A Case Study Approach in June 20 at the CIP conference in Calgary.
The SCARP story can be found at: https://scarp.ubc.ca/news-and-features/alumni/planning-canada-case-study-approach-new-book-ren-thomas
SCARP alumni gathered at a reception hosted by the School at the Canadian Institute of Planners Conference held June 17-20 in Calgary. The theme of this year's conference was Building Resilience, and forum for discussions about the challenges facing our cities in the future.
SCARP students presented on Implementing the UN New Urban Agenda in Canada: issues, opportunities and responsibilities. The conference program read:
SCARP alumna Jennie Moore has won the YWCAs Woman of Distinction for Environmental Sustainability. Jennie is an associate dean of the School of Construction and Environment at BCIT and worked with SCARP's Bill Rees when she was a graduate student at SCARP.
For more on her nomination as a Woman if Distinction in Environmental Sustainability see: https://ywcavan.org/node/2981
Carleigh Oude-Reimerink recently graduated from the SCARP Masters of Planning program. Her Masters Professional Project explored the creation of a yoga space for passengers at Vancouver International Airport (YVR). Carleigh spoke with, and surveyed passengers in the terminals at YVR. She also conducted a mapping exercise to determine which locations would be optimal for this type of space. She conducted background research on wellness and yoga, and researched best practices.
SCARP Alum Jen Roberton, now a planner in Toronto, says cities need to plan for people who want to have sex in public parks. Using Amsterdam's Vondelpark as the standard, Roberton says that if a park is truly for all members of the community, then cities have to design their parks to be used by everyone.
Janice Barry, SCARP PhD graduate, and SCARP lecturer Libby Porter have penned a new book call Planning for Coexistence? The book discusses land-use planning and indigenous territory claims in Canada and Australia.
An article in the Georgia Straight sings the praises of SCARP Masters Grad Maureen Mendoza, co-founder of KAMP, (Kababayan Academic Mentorship Program) that mentors Filipino youth and helps them reach their full potential. Operating out of Charles Tupper high school on the eastside, the program includes academic tutoring, support in learning English, and personal development. Read the full article.
On June 17th, School of Community and Regional Planning alumni, students, and faculty gathered at the UBC Bookstore to launch the new comprehensive planning book, Planning Canada: A Case Study Approach, edited by SCARP PhD Alumna Ren Thomas. Various contributing authors were present at the launch to answer questions and discuss their specific contributions to the book, which features over thirty planning case studies.
Editor Ren Thomas' new book: Planning Canada: A Case Study Approach was launched on June 17th at the UBC Bookstore. The book uses case studies to demonstrate the multidisciplinary and participatory approach used by community and regional planners. For a full story on the book launch see Claire Kiernan's article: https://apsc.ubc.ca/news/2016/06/book-launch-planning-canada-takes-new-approach-preparing-students .
 Dr. Ren Thomas, editor, accompanied by some SCARP alumni and faculty, who were authors, being awarded a CIP Award of Merit for the book, Planning Canada: A Case Study Approach in June 20 at the CIP conference in Calgary. The SCARP story can be found at: https://scarp.ubc.ca/news-and-features/alumni/planning-canada-case-study-approach-new-book-ren-thomas |