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Research and projects
Celebrating Urban Studies students' first community-engaged capstones
This Spring, we gathered to witness the showcase of our Urban Studies students’ first-ever capstone presentations. We couldn’t be more excited for our students and for what they now bring to the bigger world.
October 3, 2025
Research and projects
New paper by Dr. Holly Caggiano et al about teaching environmental and climate justice
SCARP's Dr. Holly Caggiano published a new paper with co-authors, about teaching environmental and climate justice. With the urgency of the topic and challenges of translating the field into the classroom and beyond, this work offers a new framework.
October 3, 2025
In the world of planning
StatsCan article: nature can influence where some industries emerge and grow
"Nature: a driver of economic actiyity" describes the relationship between natural resources and subsectors such as oil and gas, mining, electricity generation, agriculture, forestry, sight-seeing transportation, and accommodation and restaurants.
October 2, 2025
Academics, Development, and Resouces
The UBC micro-certificate in Climate Action Planning
designed to equip professionals with the tools, confidence, and foundational skills to begin climate action planning within their organizations and communities. Part-time, 100% online. Next start date October 8.
September 26, 2025
Research and projects
SCARP PhD student Wes Regan co-authors paper on psycho-social challenges of climate action
Wes Regan co-authored a paper with colleagues Gail Hochachka, Meghan Wise, and Robert A. Kozak from the UBC Centre for Climate Justice and UBC Forestry. "Emotional Turmoil: The Psycho-Social Uncertainty and Sensemaking Challenges of Climate Action".
September 25, 2025
Research and projects
B.C.’s e-bike rebates boost affordability, health and sustainable mobility
Alex Bigazzi's (Civil Engineering Assoc. Prof. and SCARP Assoc. Member) research indicates income-based e-bike rebates are helping BC drive less, save money, generate revenue for the province, and improve accessibility to lower-income households.
September 23, 2025
Research and projects
SCARP PhD student Ipshita Karmakar writes chapter in tech/heritage/planning book
In the compendium "Small Town Renaissance: Bridging Technology, Heritage and Planning in Shrinking Italy (Springer)", Karmakar has submitted, "Revitalize Centuripe: A Data Toolkit to Help Identify Buildings Across the Occupancy Spectrum".
September 15, 2025
Research and projects
SCARP PhD student Arunima Saha's report about inclusive childcare for children with disabilities
Saha's project was led by the City of Vancouver's childcare team in collaboration with the City's anti-racism, equity & accessibility team, all about providing high-quality, inclusive childcare for children with disabilities.
September 15, 2025
Research and projects
SCARP's Dr. Andi Binet and students publish paper on the future of BC childcare planning
SCARP Assistant Professor Dr. Andi Binet and 6 students have published, "Planning for Universal Child Care: An Evaluation of BC Municipal Child Care Plans" in the Canadian Planning and Policy Journal.
September 10, 2025
Announcements and updates
SCARP Associate Professor James Connolly awarded Dean's Faculty Award for Service
Dr. Connolly was awarded for his leadership co-directing the Urban Studies undergrad program. “Dr. Connolly’s record of service is indicative of a highly collegial and collaborative individual, who possesses excellent leadership capabilities.”
September 5, 2025