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Alum Vanessa Sun co-authors op-ed on just development tools
August 9, 2023
SCARP MCRP alum Vanessa Sun, now Economic Transformation Analyst at the Vancouver Economic Commission, recently co-authored an op-ed for futureeconomy.ca with VEC's Meg O’Shea.
Engineers Canada launches guidelines on Indigenous consultation and engagement
August 8, 2023
Engineers Canada have, through this commitment, resolved a plan for improved community outcomes and collective healing. They have made these guidelines available to all, to inspire a better planning template.
Civil Engineering / SCARP faculty Alex Bigazzi on emissions planning
July 28, 2023
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.
SCARP Director Pro-Tem Kelly Clifton and her vision for this year
July 24, 2023
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.
UBC announces new president, Dr. Benoit-Antoine Bacon
July 20, 2023
UBC has been espousing his engagement with students, faculty and staff, and the broader post-sec community; his accomplishments enhancing student success, research funding, and fundraising, Indigenous initiatives, wellness, EDI, and sustainability.
On Leonie Sandercock, who redefined planning for good
July 6, 2023
Leonie Sandercock, cherished professor, mentor, colleague, friend, and lifelong advocate of the best form of community and regional planning, celebrated her retirement with an extraordinary new book about her life and perspectives.
Anticipating Canada’s crisis response can save time in future wildfires
July 6, 2023
UBC Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability adjunct professor Dr. Robin Gregory and co-authors argued that Canada needs a proactive crisis management plan to deal with wildfires.
StatsCan releases study on recent trends in short-term rentals
June 30, 2023
This study measures recently growing private short-term rentals from 2017 to 2021 in different Canadian markets, and the impacts during the pandemic.
UBC Mech. Eng. instructor on intersection between pollution and equity
June 26, 2023
Low-income, immigrant populations more exposed to pollution