News and Updates

Help shape a new area of Wesbrook Place – Phase 2

The process to update the Wesbrook Place Neighbourhood Plan is continuing, with a focus on a new area of the neighbourhood, Wesbrook Place South, which will become a hub of housing, amenities, open space and community activity.  

Update from Campus and Community Planning

As we settle in to the new year, I’d like to take a moment to give my appreciation for the many relationships we have with campus communities and the time invested by many groups and individuals to make the campus more sustainable and livable. I’ll highlight just a few achievements from the past year and current work underway.

From Lawns to Living Ecosystems: UBC’s Campus Embraces Biodiversity, Climate Resilience, and Cultural Connection

At UBC’s Vancouver campus, a transformation is underway where manicured lawns are being reimagined as thriving ecosystems, blending biodiversity with cultural significance.

Help shape a new area of Wesbrook Place

UBC is engaging the community in a process to update the Wesbrook Place Neighbourhood Plan, with a focus on a new area of the neighbourhood, Wesbrook Place South, which will become a hub of housing, amenities, open space and community activity.  

Join the Planning Advisory Committee for The Wesbrook Place Neighbourhood Plan Amendment

Applications Closed October 9, 2024 The application process for the Wesbrook Place Neighbourhood Plan Amendment Planning Advisory Committee has concluded. Thank you to all those that applied.

Amended Land Use Plan Adopted

The Province of BC has adopted an amended Land Use Plan for the UBC Vancouver campus, enabling the university to begin implementing the ideas, policies and strategies developed with the community through the Campus Vision 2050 process.

A New Climate Action Plan for UBC's Neighbourhoods

The UBC Board of Governors has approved the Neighborhood Climate Action Plan (NCAP), which sets a pathway to a net-zero and climate resilient community for the residential neighbourhoods on UBC’s Vancouver campus.  

Climate Action Planning for Industry and Policy Makers

A new program at UBC will help policy makers, planners and industry players gain the knowledge, skills and tools needed to put climate action planning into practice within their organizations and communities.

Go by Bike Week

Updated for Go By Bike Week Spring 2024! Let's get cycling!

Whether you’re a regular cyclist or a novice, Go by Bike Week is a great way to get healthy while reducing your carbon footprint.