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Research and projects
SCARP alum Katrina Tarnawsky's capstone on housing affordability featured in CMHC
Now-alum of SCARP Katrina Tarnawsky's Capstone, on the implications of where new housing was being built in Canada, was recently featured by the Canada Mortgage Housing Corporation in their latest Housing Supply Report!
May 8, 2023
Research and projects
SCARP student project featured by CityStudio's Hubbub showcase
SCARP students Ryan Carpio, Vanessa Chan, Salma Said, Clarice Tuai, Timothy Wong worked together in their Green Cities course (PLAN 351) on outdoor design interventions as a solution to reducing the Urban Heat Island effect! Take a look!
May 1, 2023
Spotlight
Incoming SCARP Prof Kuni Kamizaki wins Janet Smith Emerging Activist Scholar Award
This award recognises Dr. Kamizaki's as an emerging activist scholar whose research record shows a direct relationship between activism, scholarship, and engagement with community or communities.
May 1, 2023
Research and projects
ICP students partner with Indigenous Nations for 11th year
On April 18, Musqueam welcomed SCARP's Indigenous Community Planning students, as well as faculty, partnering Nations, family, and invited friends, to gather in Musqueam's Cultural Centre.
April 28, 2023
Research and projects
2023's Planning Studio bigger than ever, with transformative projects
Discover innovative solutions for community challenges at SCARP's planning studio. Join us as Clare Mochrie welcomes dignitaries and community partners to explore actionable proposals by graduate students.
April 27, 2023
Research and projects
SCARP's Stephanie Chang and Maggie Low awarded Frontiers in Research fund
Supporting business preparation for future shocks: International cases to understand how recovery programs can facilitate adaptation: Stephanie Chang. Accelerating Transformative Public Sector Innovation Toward Social/Ecological Justice: Maggie Low.
April 27, 2023
In the world of planning
UBC students on how gender-blind policies ignore gender inequities in water crisis
Graduate students Bolormaa Purevjavm (UBC Mining Engineering), and Adiya Baratova Tudiyarova and Elena Gordillo Fuertes (school of public policy and global affairs) argued that women should be included in discussions about water governance solutions.
April 17, 2023
Spotlight
SCARP PhD candidate Keisha Maloney wins Killam award
It is with pride that we announce SCARP PhD candidate Keisha Maloney has been selected to receive a UBC Killam Graduate Teaching Assistant Award.
April 3, 2023
Research and projects
SCARP As. Prof. Maggie Low's award-winning project with West Moberly First Nations
West Moberly First Nations are innovating solutions to the infrastructure and well-being challenges facing their Nation and community. WMFN and the research team will reveal important insights about renewable energy projects for community well-being.
March 31, 2023
Research and projects
SCARP Adjunct Professor co-leads award-winning First Nations Virtual Care initiative
A team co-led by SCARP Adjunct Professor Scott Graham has won a quality award for their production of a First Nation Virtual Service, which helps people living in rural, remote and Indigenous communities access healthcare available in urban areas.
March 27, 2023