Hastings Crossing BIA executive director & #sfuurb alumnus Landon Hoyt spoke to CBC about Vancouver's Downtown Eastside, calling it "the result of systemic neglect by many different parties, many levels of government, & many decades of failed policies.".

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"The data tells us the plurality of people who live in Surrey, work in Surrey. That suggests strong entrepreneurship.”. Prof. @Ayan604 discusses a new report that shows more job growth in Surrey than in Vancouver over the last decade. #sfuurb.

Professor Meg Holden discusses Vancouver-FIFA contract and its requirements for city "beautification" and "stricter security measures" in an interview with CBC News' Stephen Quinn. Watch the full interview:.#sfuurb #FIFAWorldCup

Are you an SFU graduate student looking to work with a community organization? The 312 Main Research Shop has a Research Assistant position open for application! Learn more:.#sfuurb

In the August issue of @cottagelife, Ray Ford interviews Prof. Meg Holden for his feature, "Nasty Neighbours: which fights are worth it?" The article tackles strategies to diagnose problems & improve neighbour relations in cottage country. Look for it on newsstands and online.

Join #sfuurb for URB 101: What is a City? Discover what a city can be, & what it means to be part of an urban community. This course is open to everyone - no prerequisites Tuesdays: 12:30-2:20 PM (w/ a one-hour tutorial). @SFUFASS @SFUENV

Congratulations to #sfuurb alumnus & champion @DuncanWlod on being named to the #BIVBC500 list of the most influential business leaders in B.C. Duncan is Chief of Staff @onnigroup & was previously recognized as one of @BIVnews' Top 40 under 40. @SFUalumni

Aman Chandi, #sfuurb alumnus, is quoted in The Tyee article, "The Case of the Sunshine Coast Bus Stop Chairs." Aman, who is director of community engagement w/ Movement: Metro Vancouver Transit Riders, comments on the state of seating at transit stops.

Congratulations to our own Professor @Ayan604, who has been recognized in @BIVnews' BC500 2025. This definitive list profiles the 500 most influential business leaders in British Columbia. #BIVBC500

"Our housing system doesn't have the kind of offerings that allow people to set their roots in the city beyond, say, being a single person or couple" - @Ayan604 , in a recent interview with CKNW. Listen for more:.#sfuurb #housing

Today's the day - registration for fall 2025 is open! Our course outlines are up, including URB 101: What is a City? Watch Prof. @mlfang introduce this class, which is open to all!.@SFUFASS @SFUENV

Profs. Meg Holden & @yushu_zhu were hosted by @CMHC_ca project at the HOME-RL @UNB. They planned for the research & action priorities of the next 3 years of this cross Canada project, which advances the case for doubling the availability of Canada's community housing. #sfuurb

Congratulations to our SFU Urban Studies graduates who crossed the stage this morning! Thank you to our faculty members, Professors Karen Ferguson, Aude-Claire Fourot, Meg Holden, & Kamala Todd who were there to cheer them on!.#sfuurb #mySFUgrad #FASSGrad

Way to go, #sfuurb grads of June 2025! We are thrilled to be celebrating your achievements this morning. Please tag us in your photos and we hope to see you at the FASS reception after the convocation ceremony. #MyFASSGrad #MySFUGrad

Professor @Ayan604 speaks to CBC News: The National about rental protection funds and building affordable housing in this story, "Renters living fear". Watch: #sfuurb #HousingCrisis.

“A certain level of density provides for a very good quality of life, but we are now exceeding the threshold. To what end?”.Prof. Meg Holden discusses the towers planned for Vancouver’s Commercial & Broadway Streets in this Radio-Canada article. #sfuurb.

Coming up in two weeks: Aaron Cheng defends his MURB thesis, "RainCity Public Spaces: Weather-Protected Skateboard Parks for Year-Round Accessibility & Community Engagement". 🗓️ June 24, 9 AM.📷 SFU Harbour Centre (HC 2250) .RSVP: urban@sfu.ca #sfuurb

Discover how #sfuurb alumnus Michael Pratt developed a deeper understanding of how to build better cities through the program & became the youngest councillor the Township of Langley's history. #mySFUGrad #FASSgrad