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SCARP faculty Holly Caggiano and grad Nathan Manhas about their passion for planning
"Diversity, beautiful spaces, and accessibility are the building blocks of great cities, and one day I simply made the connection that the planning profession is one of the most powerful avenues to influence these factors." -SCARP grad Nathan Manhas
July 10, 2026
In the world of planning
New research tool maps BC public land
The first-of-its-kind B.C. Public Lands Map could help affordable housing access up to $50B in land value, identifying public land (from empty plots to vacant government buildings to surface parking lots) suitable for affordable housing development.
June 30, 2026
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SCARP student Rynn Zhang on her experience taking "Liveable Cities" course
We interviewed Rynn Zhang on her experience taking "Liveable Cities", a course that was put on as part of Go Global, which pairs UBC and NUS students. Rynn shows us the adventure she had and what she learned from the course and her student peers.
June 29, 2026
Research and projects
SCARP PhD Hayfaa Abou Ibrahim awarded Fox Fellowship for her research in polycrises
SCARP PhD student Hayfaa Abou Ibrahim has been awarded the Fox International Fellowship for the year 2026-27. She spoke to us about her amazing, moving research and her exciting next steps in pursuing it.
June 26, 2026
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SCARP student group's community work makes Maple Ridge news
This year's student-led Studio project (with SCARP-PhD-turned-partner Louisa-May Khoo), "Towards a Carescape", is making Maple Ridge news for their impressive plan to support residents at every stage of life.
June 18, 2026
Spotlight
SCARP grad Stephanie Mak on why she chose SCARP and her adventures here
SCARP graduating student Stephanie Mak talks about her journey as a SCARP student, the accomplishments she's led and been a part of, and her advice to future students.
June 11, 2026
In the world of planning
UBC PhD organises Vancouver "Urban Future" walking tour for research
As part of a research study on ways of engaging with urban sustainability, participants will be assigned to either Downtown Vancouver, the same but virtual indoors, or an individual virtual experience. Runs until September 7, 2026.
June 5, 2026
In the world of planning
SCARP PhD Wes Regan interviewed on his public health and DTES work
Regan was recently interviewed on the podcast "Ship of Fools", where he elaborates on his experiences working in planning and public health in Vancouver, and about his years working in Vancouver's Downtown East Side.
June 5, 2026
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UBC club's new urban studies publication with several SCARP stars
CAPACity (Creative And Passionate About CITIES) has now launched the first edition of "The Vancouver Special", a journal that gives a voice to the next generation of urban planners, with brilliant articles from several SCARP faculty and students.
May 22, 2026
Research and projects
SCARP team publishes paper on equitable healthcare
We're happy to celebrate a published paper in ScienceDirect by SCARP PhD student Amrit Tiwana and several SCARP co-authors (faculty postdoc student and alum alike), deep-diving the complicated world of equitable access to healthcare services.
May 21, 2026