News
In the world of planning
UBC Forestry's Dr. Melissa McHale on urban heat islands and Kelowna
In 2023, the City of Kelowna completed a Climate Vulnerability and Risk Assessment study to understand community adaptation challenges. With Kelowna as an example, Dr. Melissa McHale addresses the phenomenon and possible solutions.
July 15, 2024
In the world of planning
UBC SALA research on use of trees to create safer community spaces
Susan Herrington, a professor at UBC and landscape architect, offers solutions to protect children from scorching sun and intense heat during outdoor play, from findings collected from her and four UBC SALA students.
July 15, 2024
Announcements and updates
Introducing SCARP Associate Professor Theo Lim
SCARP is pleased to welcome in to the School Associate Professor Theodore Lim, our new faculty member in Policy and Community Engagement for Urban Transformation. He begins as of July 2024.
July 8, 2024
Spotlight
SCARP student Kylie Clark awarded CIP President's Scholarship
It's our absolute pleasure to announce that SCARP MCRP student Kylie Clark is the recipient of the 2024 CIP President's Scholarship!
July 4, 2024
Spotlight
SCARP PhD candidate Wes Regan's TEDTalk on conspiracy theories and the divide between us
"What do our beliefs or rejections of beliefs... say regarding our feelings about power, authority, freedom, technology, our bodies, and worldview that can lead to healthy constructive discussion?"
July 3, 2024
Spotlight
SCARP Prof. Jessica Barudin shares insights from her film and doctoral research
SCARP Assistant Professor Jessica Barudin recently returned from a conference in Norway put on by the Native American and Indigenous Studies Association, where she presented some insights of her doctoral research, through the lens of her own film, "Braiding Knowledge through Breath, Language, & Movement".
June 24, 2024
In the world of planning
Report on financilisation of purpose-built rental housing, co-authored by Dr. Ann McAfee, released
Canada's review panel on the Financialization of Purpose-Built Rental Housing has just released its National Housing Council Review Panel on Financialization of Purpose-Built Rental Housing, co-authored by SCARP Adjunct Professor Dr. Ann McAfee.
June 11, 2024
In the world of planning
Su Jan Yeo on city planning and emerging issues facing city planners
Su Jan Yeo, instructor in UBC MEL (who also has taught many courses in SCARP) shares her thoughts on the Master in Engineering Leadership program's interdisciplinarity and value.
June 11, 2024
In the world of planning
Indigenous History Month
Every June, the Government of Canada honours the histories, achievements, and resilience of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples, who have cared for this land since time immemorial. Here are some events and resources.
June 10, 2024
Research and projects
SCARP Assistant Professor Julia Harten wins prestigious funding for revolutionary housing research
We're delighted to congratulate SCARP Assistant Professor Julia Harten for receiving research funding from the 2023 New Frontiers in Research Fund Exploration Stream, and showcase the revolutionary research she has planned for her approved project.
June 10, 2024