News
In the world of planning
ICLEI launches Building for Sustainable Communities report
ICLEI (international non-governmental organisation Local Governments for Sustainability) has published a Canada-wide review of local governments advancing high performance buildings.
February 21, 2025
Academics, Development, and Resouces
Internships: Constituency - Sidney, BC
BC MP Elizabeth May is offering Internships in Communications, and Engagement & Advocacy. Several timelines, including this upcoming Summer.
February 21, 2025
In the world of planning
Holly Caggiano et al on future climate policy
Our very own Dr. Holly Caggiano (alongside UBC Geography's Dr. Simon Donner) were interviewed for their insights on what Trump’s climate policies mean for Canada—and what we can do next.
February 11, 2025
In the world of planning
UBC project produces interactive food import/export map
"Canada Food Flows" is part of UBC IRES' Dr. Kushank Bajaj's research on climate change risks to Canada’s fruit and vegetable supply and aims to empower policymakers, educators and consumers to make more informed food choices. Try this tool out!
January 30, 2025
In the world of planning
Canadian government announces $600M in loans for innovative housing projects
The Liberal government plans a $600-million package of loans and funding for homebuilding technology and innovation, modernisation and expediting construction, and projects with "innovative" construction techniques.
January 27, 2025
In the world of planning
Preservation Institute Nantucket Summer 2025 (Updated)
The Preservation Institute Nantucket is accepting summer applicants, across degrees, degree levels, and institution. Open house and application details updated. Learn stories of significant heritage from this diverse population's complicated past.
January 22, 2025
Announcements and updates
SCARP students invite sponsorships for their Student Symposium
To make this event possible, the PSA at SCARP are actively seeking sponsors to support this volunteer student-led event. Please read on for what sponsorship opportunities exist and what benefits each bring. Either way, we all look forward to the Symposium!
January 21, 2025
In the world of planning
SCARP Emeritus Bill Rees on the concept of urban and ecological overshoot
Rees describes urbanisation as a significant contributor to ecological overshoot and climate change, portending civil society needs to begin designing a truly viable future involving a ‘Plan B’ for orderly local degrowth of large cities.
January 20, 2025
Research and projects
SCARP's Julia Harten joins Bridging Divides Research Program with her bold project
Julia Harten is one of 7 new members of the interdisciplinary inter-university Bridging Divides Research Program, for her project, “Leveraging Machine Learning to Study Immigrant Renting via Online Advertisements in Vancouver”.
January 20, 2025
Research and projects
Holly Caggiano's report on climate action popularity
SCARP's Holly Caggiano led a report on how popular phasing out fossil fuels really is.
January 13, 2025