News
Spotlight
SCARP students Madison Lore and Meghna Mohandas awarded as Vanier scholars
We are delighted now to announce that two of our PhD students, Madison Lore and Meghna Mohandas, have been recognised as Vanier Scholars this year!
August 29, 2023
Announcements and updates
UBC Geog etc. launches support fund for IBPOC undergrads studying climate
The Departments of Geography and Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences are launching a new fund to provide assistance to students from Indigenous, Black, and other racialized communities of colour who are studying climate change at UBC.
August 10, 2023
In the world of planning
Civil Engineering / SCARP faculty Alex Bigazzi on emissions planning
States siphoned away $750 million in infrastructure law climate funds. CIVL/SCARP professor Dr. Alex Bigazzi said congestion-reducing technology is not the most efficient way to cut emissions as unclogging roads encourages people to drive more.
July 28, 2023
Announcements and updates
SCARP Director Pro-Tem Kelly Clifton and her vision for this year
As we bid a rejuvenating and fruitful break to Prof. Heather Campbell, who's just finished a 5-year term as SCARP Director, we hear from Director Pro-Tem Kelly Clifton, who has exciting updates for what's bound to be a great year at SCARP.
July 24, 2023
In the world of planning
StatsCan releases study on recent trends in short-term rentals
This study measures recently growing private short-term rentals from 2017 to 2021 in different Canadian markets, and the impacts during the pandemic.
June 30, 2023
In the world of planning
UBC Mech. Eng. instructor on intersection between pollution and equity
Low-income, immigrant populations more exposed to pollution
June 26, 2023
Spotlight
SCARP student Hussein Elhagehassan wins CIP's Outstanding Graduating Student Award
The Canadian Institute of Planners' Planning Student Trust Fund has now announced they have awarded SCARP student Hussein Elhagehassan with their Outstanding Graduating Student Award!
June 20, 2023
Spotlight
Congrats to SCARP student Tracy Wilkins, awarded as an APSC Rising Star!
"Spend time building connections with a diversity of people and nurture the relationships in your life. I’ve found this commitment makes me happier, keeps me motivated and has opened up many opportunities."
June 19, 2023
Research and projects
SCARP students present their findings at Downtown Van
SCARP students presented their findings from their Urban Design projects to non-profit 'Downtown Van', for consideration. This project is part of SCARP's approach of real-world questions to answer, problems to plan, and partnerships to forge.
June 16, 2023
In the world of planning
UBC Forestry As. Prof. on green infrastructure as urban cooling
Dr. Andrew Almas, an assistant professor of teaching in the faculty of forestry at UBC and an urban forestry expert, shares tips on how we can plant green spaces that are adapted to a changing climate.
June 14, 2023