Campus Vision 2050: Shaping the Future of UBC Vancouver

Campus Vision 2050 is an ambitious, long-range plan for how UBC's Vancouver campus will change and grow to support the needs of the university, its students, residents, staff, and Musqueam.

In 2050, UBC Vancouver is a unique combination of world class teaching, learning and research and thriving campus neighbourhoods—a resilient, climate neutral, urban campus that embraces accessibility, inclusivity and meaningful reconciliation with Indigenous peoples, while celebrating and honouring its unique history and the land and ecosystem that support it.

The Big Ideas

Campus Vision 2050 is anchored around six big ideas—cross-cutting physical approaches to the campus that respond to university and community needs and reflect the unique qualities of UBC and its surrounding context.

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A Place of Learning
Flexible teaching, learning, research and partnership spaces that enhance and encourage creativity, collaboration and knowledge exchange, prioritizing Musqueam and Indigenous knowledge, and expanding Campus as a Living Lab.
/vision/place-of-learning
A vibrant public street with a lot of people.
More Housing & Expanded Affordability for UBC
Significantly more on-campus and affordable housing options for the UBC community, prioritizing sustainability, livability, walkability, green space and affordable services and amenities.
/vision/housing-and-affordability
A vibrant public plaza with a lot of people.
A Community of Communities
A socially-connected, inclusive, accessible and sustainable campus comprised of distinct but connected communities that offer convenient access to daily needs and amenities.
/vision/community-of-communities
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Restorative & Resilient Landscapes
An ecologically rich campus connected to its unique natural setting and reflecting a deep Musqueam presence and sense of welcome.
https://planning.ubc.ca/vision/restorative-and-resilient-landscapes
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Connected Campus
Drastically improved connectivity to the region through the extension of SkyTrain, and safe, convenient and efficient on-campus mobility
/vision/connected-campus
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Climate Mitigation & Adaptation
A climate-resilient campus and a model for excellence and innovation in addressing the climate emergency, built on extensive student, faculty, staff and Musqueam expertise.
https://planning.ubc.ca/vision/climate-mitigation-adaptation

Program Summary

The Vision provides the capacity for the UBC Vancouver campus to change and grow in support of the needs and aspirations of the university, the community and Musqueam. Learn more about academic space, student and neighbourhood housing, and amenities and open space planned for in the Vision.

Read the Program Summary

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Guiding Principles
Campus Vision 2050 is guided by seven principles. Developed with extensive community input, they are a strong reflection of the needs, aspirations, challenges and opportunities identified by the community.
/vision/guiding-principles
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Campus Design & Character
Learn how the design of the physical campus will respond to and embrace the Vision’s big ideas as well as UBC’s unique natural context and historic structure.
/vision/campus-design
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About The Vision
Learn more about the Vision and the context in which it was developed.
/vision/about
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Engagement Process
Learn how the UBC community was engaged in developing the Vision.
/planning-development/land-use-and-sustainability-planning/campus-vision-2050
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Implementing the Vision
Implementing the Vision will involve many UBC policies and plans aligned with its priorities. Learn how we will do it.
/vision/implementation
Campus Vision 2050 materials
Documents & Resources
Download the complete Campus Vision 2050 document, Land Use Plan, Housing Action Plan, engagement materials, and other resources.
/vision/documents-and-resources