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Urban planning is more about people than the built environment
| Spotlight
UBC School of Community and Regional Planning masters student William Canero shares advice and details experiences in the program.
Landscapes can be weaponized to influence public opinion and perception during war
The Conversation | | Media coverage
Affordability needs to be built into Edmonton's plans to boost density with infill development: expert
Edmonton Journal | | Media coverage
School of architecture and landscape architecture professor Patrick Condon said if Edmonton wants to keep housing prices down it needs to be intentional about building affordability into the way land is regulated and focus on “disciplining the land…
Housing crisis: Vancouver falls short of being family-friendly
Vancouver Sun | | Media coverage
Adjunct professor Andy Yan (school of community and regional planning) said Vancouver is getting a reputation among young people that it’s a city where you can come, but you won’t necessarily be able to stay.
The VSB’s failure to plan is a violation of public trust
Vancouver Sun | | Media coverage
Professor Dr. Michael Hooper (school of community and regional planning) wrote about Vancouver School Board's long-term development planning.
Why Is Queen Elizabeth Annex on the Chopping Block Again?
The Tyee | | Media coverage
Dr. Michael Hooper, a professor at UBC's school of community and regional planning, gave comments on the potential closure of Queen Elizabeth Annex elementary school.
What The Economist’s newsletter readers say about the war in Ukraine
The Economist | | Media coverage
Dr. Tom Hutton, a professor emeritus at UBC's school of community and regional planning, discussed the Russo-Ukrainian War.
Breaking the vicious cycles: A talk about equity, diversity and inclusion with Dr. Nora Angeles
| Announcement
For over two decades, UBC School of Community and Regional Planning associate professor Dr. Nora Angeles has used planning research and tools to promote equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) around the world.
SCARP's Housing Research Collaborative awarded $1.86 million in federal housing challenge
| Announcement
Edited: July 1, 2022