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SCARP PhDs Khadija Anjum & Keisha Maloney's PSI award
SCARP proudly celebrates two of our PhD students, Khadija Anjum and Keisha Maloney, awardees of UBC's Public Scholars Initiative! This represents recognition of their excellent work and the importance of their ideas for the future of our world.
October 4, 2022
Announcements and updates
Community-University Engagement Support Fund: Students, Faculty, all!
Community-University Engagement
September 26, 2022
Announcements and updates
UBC Indigenous Strategic Plan funding sees student projects get off the ground
Successful student recipients of the Indigenous Strategic Initiatives (ISI) Fund have been given the green light to start implementing their proposed Indigenous-focused, student-led projects with the backing of university funding.
September 22, 2022
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Insights on today's world from SCARP faculty and students
The most recent Planning West issue includes an article authored by SCARP's very own Mike Hooper discussing several pressing planning topics of the day, from the lens of SCARP faculty and student research. It includes insights from, among others:
September 22, 2022
Announcements and updates
New SCARP/Geography Undergrad Program in Urban Studies
New SCARP/Geography Undergrad Program in Urban Studies
September 20, 2022
Spotlight
SCARP Adjunct Emilie Adin’s team wins award for climate strategy
Emilie Adin’s Climate Action Team has received a Gold Award for Excellence in Planning from the Planning Institute of BC for their Seven Bold Steps for Climate Action!
September 13, 2022
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SCARP Adjunct Scott Graham's team wins award for child care report
SCARP Adjunct Professor Scott Graham, and the team he led, has received a PIBC Excellence in Planning Award for their innovative report on thriving and affordable child care. The winning submi
September 13, 2022
Spotlight
Julia Harten awarded Canada Research Chair
We’re proud to now be able to announce that SCARP Assistant Professor Dr. Julia Harten has been awarded a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair, in Data Innovation for Housing and Inclusive Urbanization!
September 13, 2022
In the world of planning
Assoc. Professor Bigazzi on Vancouver's vehicle buying spree
Associate Professor Alex Bigazzi, spoke to Richmond News on the interrelationship between the pandemic and climate goals, and possible paths forward.
September 8, 2022
Research and projects
SCARP Studio Project becomes praxis in New West
The New West city council endorsed in principle a new Homelessness Action Strategy, a five-year vision and plan to address homelessness and related issues in the city. MCRP students co-developed strategy development, engagement, and research.
August 3, 2022