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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 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
Spotlight
SCARP PhD Meghna Mohandas wins prestigious ACSP award
We're proud to celebrate that Meghna Mohandas her been conferred the Marsha Ritzdorf Award for the Best Student Work on Diversity, Social Justice and the Role of Women in Planning, by the Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning.
August 29, 2025
Spotlight
SCARP student Alea Mohamed awarded SSHRC CGS-M Scholarship
It's our pleasure to celebrate that SCARP MCRP student Alea Mohamed is the recipient of a SSHRC Canada Graduate Scholarship! Read on to learn more about Alea's achievement and her winning insights.
August 22, 2025
Research and projects
SCARP Assistant Professor Kuni Kamizaki produces report on community land trusts
Assistant Professor Kuni Kamizaki has released, "A Case for Community Land Trusts in Canada: Promising Community Practices and Public Policy Options", providing a comprehensive policy framework to help governments implement this model.
August 18, 2025
Spotlight
SCARP student Anam Bashir awarded as Vanier scholar
We are delighted to announce that one of our PhD students, Anam Bashir, has been recognised as Vanier Scholars this year! Read on about her research insights and this tremendous prestigious achievement.
July 28, 2025
Announcements and updates
Remembering SCARP Emeritus Peter Boothroyd
Social and community development planner, planning educator, and SCARP Professor Emeritus Peter Boothroyd passed away peacefully on June 23, 2025 in Vancouver, British Columbia. We commemorate some of what he meant to us at SCARP.
July 7, 2025
Research and projects
Dr. Mike Hooper's paper on density and public opinion
What accounts for the starkly different, and often very heated, opinions people have about densification? We're happy to celebrate SCARP's Mike Hooper's newest publication on one of the psychological aspects potentially affecting public opinion.
July 4, 2025
In the world of planning
SCARP's Dr. Nora Angeles reflects on the Lapu-Lapu tragedy
SCARP Professor Nora Angeles and other key voices process the tragic events in Vancouver's Lapu-Lapu festival. “There is a Filipino proverb, Ang sakit ng kalingkingan: The pain of the little finger is the pain of the whole body.”
June 16, 2025