News and Updates

Seeking UBC Development Permit Board Resident Member

UBC Campus and Community Planning is seeking applications for the volunteer position of Resident Member on the UBC Development Permit Board, which is responsible for reviewing non-institutional development proposals in UBC's Vancouver campus neighbourhoods. 

UBC cyclists take the lead in Go by Bike Week Challenge

With 274 cyclists from UBC taking part in this year’s Go by Bike Week challenge, UBC is once again the leader for best workplace participation.

Do you travel between the Vancouver and Okanagan campus? If so, we want to hear from you!

If you’ve ever travelled between the UBC Vancouver and Okanagan campus, then we want to hear from you. Did you know that 17% of all of UBC’s GHG emissions from air travel is caused just by travel between the two university campuses? 
 

Celebrate Cycling with Go By Bike Week

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.  

UBC leads as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers in 2021

For the tenth consecutive year, UBC is recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers in 2021. This award recognizes Canadian employers that lead the nation in creating a culture of environmental awareness, developing exceptional sustainability initiatives, and – because of their environmental leadership – are attracting employees.

Net Zero: UBC is Taking Action on Climate Change

UBC is getting ready to kick off a three-week university-wide engagement process on a new Climate Action Plan for both the UBC Vancouver and UBC Okanagan campuses (CAP 2030). To explain what it’s all about, John Madden, Director of Sustainability and Engineering in UBC Campus and Community Planning, breaks down why we need CAP 2030, what it means for you, and why it needs your voice.

Public Open House - Gateway Building

Please join Campus and Community Planning staff and the project applicant team for a virtual public open house on the proposed Gateway Building on February 4, 2021. Visit the project webpage for more details on how to participate: