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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
Why carbon capture and storage is key to avoiding the worst effects of the climate emergency
Globe and Mail | | Media coverage
Dr. Penny Gurstein, head of the Housing Research Collaborative at UBC’s school of community and regional planning, says that this summer’s heat dome and the recent flooding prove that all levels of governments need to link…
Cracking the housing puzzle: What Victoria could learn from other cities
Capital Daily | | Media coverage
Dr. Penny Gurstein, head of the Housing Research Collaborative at UBC’s school of community and regional planning, says there is a real mismatch between people's incomes and housing prices and Canada is in need of a shift in…
Heat domes, wildfires and flooding: Get prepared now for the next emergency, experts say
CBC | | Media coverage
Dr. Ryan Reynolds, a postdoctoral researcher in the faculty of applied science’s school of community and regional planning, says the effects of climate change on weather patterns are happening as predicted and now affecting places like B.C…
Classes moving online January 10-23, 2022
| Announcement
From January 10 – 23, 2022, all classes will be online, unless instructors or programs indicate otherwise.
Communication is key when severe weather looms
Vancouver Is Awesome | | Media coverage
Dr. Ryan Reynolds, a postdoctoral researcher in the faculty of applied science’s school of community and regional planning, spoke about emergency alerts.