ATTN #sfu: What urban issues should be front & centre in Vancouver's municipal election? Join us Aug. 12 at SFU Harbour Centre for a pre-election discussion & Q&A w/ candidates from five parties. Moderated by @vancouversun.bsky.social reporter Sarah Gochowski. RSVP: eventbrite.com/e/1994984895...

Prof. @ayan604.bsky.social & @duncanwlod.bsky.social, MURB alum & #sfuurb Alumni Association Steering Committee member, were named to the 2026 BIV BC 500 List. We congratulate them, & all members of the #sfu community, including SFU President Joy Johnson, who were included this year.

ATTN SFU Community: join us for a 2026 Vancouver pre-election discussion and Q & A on August 12 (6 PM) at SFU Harbour Centre (HCC 1600). Hosted by #sfuurb grad students, this municipal pre-election discussion will be led by student-focused, urban questions. RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/1994984895...

Metro Vancouver will need an est. $115 billion in infrastructure by 2041 to support projected housing growth, according to a report co-authored by #sfuurb alum Jonathan Cote. SFU URB Prof. @ayan604.bsky.social says the gov't’s funding commitments aren't sufficient. vancouversun.com/news/metro-v...

Metro Vancouver faces huge bill for infrastructure to allow housing construction

A new report suggests the cost to support construction of 570,000 new housing units approaches $115 billion

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Congratulations to our own Professor Meg Holden, who has received the SSHRC Partnership Development Grant! Learn more about her project, Scaling Up Social Infrastructure (SUSI), in this article. #sfuurb

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@sfuurb.bsky.social professor, Meg Holden, has received this year's SSHRC Partnership Development Grant for her project, Scaling Up Social Infrastructure (SUSI). Learn more: www.sfu.ca/fass/news/20...

Congratulations to @ayan604.bsky.social, whose op/ed, "Carney’s Condo Bailout Is a Band-Aid Solution", was recently published in @macleans.bsky.social In the piece, Prof. Yan raises important questions about Canada’s housing strategy. macleans.ca/economy/real... #sfuurb @sfufass.bsky.social

Carney's Condo Bailout Is a Band-Aid Solution - Macleans.ca

Investors and residents aren't buying them. Why should the government?

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We congratulate Yogesh Sahadevan on successfully defending his thesis! #sfuurb @sfufass.bsky.social

Today, we celebrated the graduation of our 2026 Master of Urban Studies students. We are so proud of everything you have achieved. Please stay in touch and help inspire our future MURB alumni! #mysfugrad #urbanstudies @sfufass.bsky.social

Congratulations, #sfuurb grads - you did it! Please tag us in your photos today on Instagram, Bluesky, & Twitter - #mysfugrad We invite you to join the @sfufass.bsky.social reception near the pond after the convocation ceremony.

From curiosity about cities to shaping policy, #sfuurb alumus Andrew Nolan is making an impact. After a decade in local government, his MURB led to a new role with the City of New Westminster—supporting livability, resilience, & tenants. 🔗 www.sfu.ca/urban/news-a... #mysfugrad @sfufass.bsky.social

Join #sfuurb & MURB student Yogesh Sahadevan for a virtual thesis defence on July 7. Thesis title: Building Community & Fostering Integration: An Exploration of Ethno-Social Capital Among Tamil-Speaking Indian Students at SFU & UBC RSVP: urbgrad@sfu.ca events.sfu.ca/event/49195-...

Will the World Cup transform Vancouver or simply disrupt it at an enormous cost? Professor @ayan604.bsky.social speaks to This is Vancolour about everything from the lack of infrastructure created for #FIFA to the investment in a "vibe economy". Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtU0... #sfuurb

Will the FIFA World Cup leave Vancouver with a legacy… or just a bill?

YouTube video by CHEK Media

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Check out this great interview with our #sfuurb graduate student, Claire Dreyfuss!

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It's been a while since we've had a #GetToKnowYourNeighbour feature! Meet Claire Dreyfuss, @sfuurb.bsky.social grad student and MITACS fellowship recipient. During our convo, we get into #coophousing, #aginginplace, plus her work with HNC. Read on! www.heyneighbourcollective.ca/2026/05/clai...

SFU students: today’s the deadline to apply for a bursary! Follow the steps on the Financial Aid & Awards site: www.sfu.ca/students/fin... #sfuurb @sfufass.bsky.social

Earlier this month, #sfuurb visited Gibsons, BC for an engaging and informative field trip. Highlights included a meeting w/ Mayor Silas White, a visit to @scmuseum.bsky.social, & an exploration of the Gospel Rock area. Read more and view photos: www.sfu.ca/urban/news-a... @sfufass.bsky.social

Professor Meg Holden weighs in on the potential arrival of food delivery robots in Vancouver. Read what she had to say en français in this Radio Canada article. ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/225... #sfuurb #urbanstudies

De potentiels robots livreurs de nourriture à domicile

À Vancouver, le conseiller municipal Mike Klassen déposera une motion ce mercredi où il propose d’autoriser des robots à livrer des commandes de nourriture.

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Prof. @ayan604.bsky.social says Vancouver’s review of taller downtown towers needs caution: as “supertalls” loom, he calls for transparency, design excellence & public accountability, warning skyscrapers can privatize views & deliver little affordable housing. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #sfuurb

Should Vancouver allow taller skyscrapers? Public asked to weigh in | CBC News

Vancouver is undertaking its first review of its Higher Buildings Policy since 2011, which provides guidance for buildings which significantly exceed their zoned height.

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It's time to apply for bursaries! Note: You do not need to specify the individual bursaries for which you want to apply. If you are eligible, you will be considered for all available bursaries. Learn more: www.sfu.ca/students/fin... #sfuurb @sfufass.bsky.social

Prof. Mei Lan Fang, Manager Brian Chand, & Advisor Colin Schuler Ram welcomed incoming SFU undergrads & their parents at #KnowYourSFU on Saturday. #sfuurb @sfufass.bsky.social Photo 1 (left-right): Brian Chand, Prof. Mei Lan Fang, Colin Schuler Ram Photo 2: Chand Photo 3: Chand, Fang

Congratulations to Ryan Lai who successfully defended his MURB thesis, Living the Urban Care Crisis: Hong Kong's "Maid Culture" & Employer-Children's Perspectives in Metro Vancouver. Photo (left to right) Annika Airas, Ryan Lai, Tiffany Muller Myrdahl, Amanda Watson, & @yushuzhu.bsky.social #sfuurb

Grad students and postdoc fellows are invited to apply to the SFU Knowledge Mobilization Hub’s Research Meets Policy at SFU summer institute. This exciting week-long virtual institute invites participants to explore beyond traditional scholarly outputs and enhance their potential for policy impact.

Research Meets Policy @ SFU 2026

A week-long virtual institute for graduate students and post-doctoral fellows to extend beyond traditional scholarly outputs and increase potential...

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Our April newsletter is here! Catch up on key announcements and highlights from faculty, students, and alumni. Read the full newsletter: secure.campaigner.com/CSB/Public/a... #sfuurb #urbanstudies

Congratulations to Tianyu Zhu who successfully defended his MURB thesis on Friday! Pictured (left to right) Professor @ayan604.bsky.social, Tianyu Zhu, Professor Anthony Perl, Professor Aude-Claire Fourot and Shaughnessy Sturdy #sfuurb #urbanstudies @sfugradstudies.bsky.social

“Growth isn’t free.” Professor @ayan604.bsky.social reminds us that housing growth means real infrastructure costs. The issue isn’t if cities grow, but who pays. Read “Metro Vancouver's housing growth 'isn't free.' Who should pay for it?” theprovince.com/opinion/colu... #sfuurb #housing

Douglas Todd: Metro Vancouver's housing growth 'isn't free.' Who should pay for it?

Each new Canadian housing unit requires an average of $107,000 in civic infrastructure. But developers increasingly don't want to pay for it.

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Join us for a thesis defence this Friday at 10 AM by MURB student, Tianyu Zhu. The defence will be at Harbour Centre (HCC 2200). Topic: “Local Variations in Newcomer Inclusion Practices: A Comparative Study in Vancouver & Surrey” RSVP: urbgrad@sfu.ca events.sfu.ca/event/48656-... #sfuurb

The World Cup is rapidly approaching, but Vancouver may not have enough hotel rooms. Professor @ayan604.bsky.social explains why in an interview with CBC News Vancouver. Listen here: tinyurl.com/dm6hmdam #Vancouver #urbanstudies @sfufass.bsky.social

Congratulations to #sfuurb undergrad Khoa Vo for presenting at the FASS Undergraduate Research Symposium on March 25th. Topic: “For Whom is the City Coherent? Feminist Urbanism & Crisis Governance in New Westminster's Crises Response Pilot Project”. www.sfu.ca/fass/news/20... @sfufass.bsky.social

Join #sfuurb & Ryan Lai for a MURB Thesis defence on April 22nd (10 AM) at SFU's Harbour Centre campus (HC 1510). Title: "Living the Urban Care Crisis: Hong Kong’s ‘Maid Culture’ & Employer-Children’s Perspectives in Metro Vancouver" RSVP: urbgrad@sfu.ca events.sfu.ca/event/48361-...

The potential sale of Vancouver's Sunrise Market led to a community event to brainstorm ideas for saving it. Prof. @ayan604.bsky.social attended the meeting & weighed in on proposed solutions & potential consequences to the community if the market were to disappear. vancouversun.com/news/sunrise...

Can beloved Vancouver grocer be saved? Community members are searching for options

People worry that if market is sold to new owner, business could change and they will lose access to affordable groceries and fresh produce.

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Just over one week left before the SFU Urban Studies graduate program deadline. Complete your application today—submit transcripts, finalize your statement of interest, and check off any remaining requirements. We want to see you in class in September 2026! #sfuurb @sfugradstudies.bsky.social