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In the world of planning
SCARP alum on Richmond's flood protections
SCARP PhD alum Dr. Lilia Yumagulova comments on Richmond's flood protection plan, advocating for risk-based funding. Read more in Richmond News' full article.
November 1, 2022
In the world of planning
The latest student success story from APSC's MEL in URSY
"Developing Innovative Ideas for a Sustainable Community": students in the Urban Systems 530 class traveled to Edmonton to meet with city representatives and tour the site, and returned to propose practical and cost-effective innovations.
October 28, 2022
Announcements and updates
UBC Thrive: UBC's month celebrating and supporting mental wellness
Thrive is a time when we come together as a UBC community to learn about, talk about, and explore ways to support our mental health. More than that, it's when we show each other we're not alone, and how mental health can be a community event too.
October 27, 2022
Spotlight
SCARP Adjunct Prof. Su-Jan Yeo talks teaching innovation
Su-Jan Yeo spoke as part of a feature series on UBC instructors offering innovative learning experiences, environments, and introducing new ways of overcoming barriers in their classes.
October 24, 2022
In the world of planning
Atlanta Parks Greenspace Conference: Call for presentations
Park Pride is accepting proposals for the 22nd Annual Parks & Greenspace Conference, to be held at the Atlanta Botanical Garden on Monday, March 27, 2023. This year’s conference will focus on the theme “The Healing Power of Parks.”
October 18, 2022
Spotlight
SCARP PhDs Khadija Anjum & Keisha Maloney's PSI award
SCARP proudly celebrates two of our PhD students, Khadija Anjum and Keisha Maloney, awardees of UBC's Public Scholars Initiative! This represents recognition of their excellent work and the importance of their ideas for the future of our world.
October 4, 2022
Announcements and updates
Community-University Engagement Support Fund: Students, Faculty, all!
Community-University Engagement
September 26, 2022
Announcements and updates
UBC Indigenous Strategic Plan funding sees student projects get off the ground
Successful student recipients of the Indigenous Strategic Initiatives (ISI) Fund have been given the green light to start implementing their proposed Indigenous-focused, student-led projects with the backing of university funding.
September 22, 2022
Spotlight
Insights on today's world from SCARP faculty and students
The most recent Planning West issue includes an article authored by SCARP's very own Mike Hooper discussing several pressing planning topics of the day, from the lens of SCARP faculty and student research. It includes insights from, among others:
September 22, 2022