City of Vancouver

UBC research shows wastewater genomic testing can effectively track COVID-19 variants of concern within a region

Wastewater testing can accurately and rapidly identify levels of COVID-19 infections in the community, including the rise of variants of concern, suggests new research led by UBC professor Dr. Ryan Ziels.

Jul 12, 2021

How ecodesign can help create kinder, gentler cities

How ecodesign can help create kinder, gentler cities

More than half of the world’s population is now living in cities. According to UBC’s Distinguished Practice Professor of Planning Larry Beasley, retired chief planner for the City of Vancouver, that number is only set to increase.

Aug 5, 2015

UBC experts available to comment on Vancouver’s regulation of marijuana dispensaries

UBC experts available to comment on Vancouver’s regulation of marijuana dispensaries

Vancouver has become the first city in Canada to regulate and license medical marijuana dispensaries. UBC experts are available to comment on this precedent-setting bylaw.

Jun 25, 2015

UBC affordable housing program targets top academic talent

UBC affordable housing program targets top academic talent

UBC has approved pilot home ownership options to help retain and attract top talent despite Vancouver’s often prohibitive housing market.

Feb 4, 2014

UBC School of Community and Regional Planning student Katie O’Callaghan is a UBC-City of Vancouver Greenest City Scholar. Martin Dee Photograph

Idling on the job

Grad student helps the VPD to reduce squad car emissions

Feb 6, 2013 - by Salina Marshall