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In the world of planning
UBC MEL program on addressing climate change in planning
Faculty leaders in UBC's Masters of Engineering Leadership in Urban Systems give perspectives on current affairs, and how the field (and their program) works to address them.
August 16, 2024
Spotlight
SCARP PhD Meghna Mohandas' Public Scholars Initiative award
We're proud to celebrate PhD candidate Meghna Mohandas, awardee of UBC's Public Scholars Initiative! This represents recognition of her excellent work and the importance of her ideas for the future of our world.
August 6, 2024
Spotlight
SCARP alumni receive CIP Emerging Planner award
SCARP alumni Melanie Harding (2014) and Victor Ngo (2016) received the 2024 Emerging Planner Award from the Canadian Institute of Planners during CIP's 2024 Conference in Edmonton, Alberta!
August 6, 2024
Research and projects
SCARP's Holly Caggiano co-authors paper on clean energy projects
Caggiano's new paper explores how to increase public support for large-scale energy projects, including the crucial element of open dialogue between community members and local elected officials.
August 6, 2024
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SCARP wraps up its Vancouver Summer Program and says farewell to our visiting planning keeners
SCARP has now wrapped up its Vancouver Summer Program for 2024, and we're delighted to have made these new connections from around the world. Learn more about what visiting students can experience when visiting UBC SCARP.
July 18, 2024
Academics, Development, and Resouces
Grad students can sign up to mentor undergrads at the Research EXperience (REX) program
This AMS-constituted UBC Undergrad Research Opportunities club is looking for grad students and post-doctoral fellows who can commit to act as a mentor. This is an opportunity to gain mentorship, leadership, and management skills. Apply by Aug. 5.
July 18, 2024
Spotlight
SCARP students create sustainable-transport startup project
This year, students in PLAN 341 produced a bold solution to the traffic congestion and its effects in cities like Vancouver, and not only could it change the future of urban transit, but they may have already proved it could work.
July 16, 2024
In the world of planning
UBC Forestry's Dr. Melissa McHale on urban heat islands and Kelowna
In 2023, the City of Kelowna completed a Climate Vulnerability and Risk Assessment study to understand community adaptation challenges. With Kelowna as an example, Dr. Melissa McHale addresses the phenomenon and possible solutions.
July 15, 2024
In the world of planning
UBC SALA research on use of trees to create safer community spaces
Susan Herrington, a professor at UBC and landscape architect, offers solutions to protect children from scorching sun and intense heat during outdoor play, from findings collected from her and four UBC SALA students.
July 15, 2024
Announcements and updates
Introducing SCARP Associate Professor Theo Lim
SCARP is pleased to welcome in to the School Associate Professor Theodore Lim, our new faculty member in Policy and Community Engagement for Urban Transformation. He begins as of July 2024.
July 8, 2024