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SCARP student Hussein Elhagehassan wins CIP's Outstanding Graduating Student Award
The Canadian Institute of Planners' Planning Student Trust Fund has now announced they have awarded SCARP student Hussein Elhagehassan with their Outstanding Graduating Student Award!
June 20, 2023
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Congrats to SCARP student Tracy Wilkins, awarded as an APSC Rising Star!
"Spend time building connections with a diversity of people and nurture the relationships in your life. I’ve found this commitment makes me happier, keeps me motivated and has opened up many opportunities."
June 19, 2023
Research and projects
SCARP students present their findings at Downtown Van
SCARP students presented their findings from their Urban Design projects to non-profit 'Downtown Van', for consideration. This project is part of SCARP's approach of real-world questions to answer, problems to plan, and partnerships to forge.
June 16, 2023
In the world of planning
UBC Forestry As. Prof. on green infrastructure as urban cooling
Dr. Andrew Almas, an assistant professor of teaching in the faculty of forestry at UBC and an urban forestry expert, shares tips on how we can plant green spaces that are adapted to a changing climate.
June 14, 2023
Research and projects
SCARP alum Katrina Tarnawsky's capstone on housing affordability featured in CMHC
Now-alum of SCARP Katrina Tarnawsky's Capstone, on the implications of where new housing was being built in Canada, was recently featured by the Canada Mortgage Housing Corporation in their latest Housing Supply Report!
May 8, 2023
Research and projects
SCARP student project featured by CityStudio's Hubbub showcase
SCARP students Ryan Carpio, Vanessa Chan, Salma Said, Clarice Tuai, Timothy Wong worked together in their Green Cities course (PLAN 351) on outdoor design interventions as a solution to reducing the Urban Heat Island effect! Take a look!
May 1, 2023
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Incoming SCARP Prof Kuni Kamizaki wins Janet Smith Emerging Activist Scholar Award
This award recognises Dr. Kamizaki's as an emerging activist scholar whose research record shows a direct relationship between activism, scholarship, and engagement with community or communities.
May 1, 2023
Research and projects
ICP students partner with Indigenous Nations for 11th year
On April 18, Musqueam welcomed SCARP's Indigenous Community Planning students, as well as faculty, partnering Nations, family, and invited friends, to gather in Musqueam's Cultural Centre.
April 28, 2023
Research and projects
2023's Planning Studio bigger than ever, with transformative projects
Discover innovative solutions for community challenges at SCARP's planning studio. Join us as Clare Mochrie welcomes dignitaries and community partners to explore actionable proposals by graduate students.
April 27, 2023
Research and projects
SCARP's Stephanie Chang and Maggie Low awarded Frontiers in Research fund
Supporting business preparation for future shocks: International cases to understand how recovery programs can facilitate adaptation: Stephanie Chang. Accelerating Transformative Public Sector Innovation Toward Social/Ecological Justice: Maggie Low.
April 27, 2023