Hi my Name is Brooke and I am a political science student in my last year of school interning for UN Habitat working on ways to put youth at the forefront of leadership and battling COVID-19 as well as creating more safe and sustainable cities. while completing my internship with UN Habitat I have had the … Continue reading Virtual Internships
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Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Program
The QES Program aims to propel a community of young global leaders to create sustainable impact both abroad and at home. The program partners with professionals and experts in their field in East Africa, India and Abbotsford BC. Through cross cultural exchanges, the QES program sets students up for a once in a lifetime opportunity … Continue reading Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Program
Just Imagine…
a reflection on the potential of urban innovation following a post-pandemic era - by Alli Di Giovanni Imagine... It’s 2030 and you hop on the West Coast Express in the early morning to head to your office job in Vancouver’s downtown core. As you arrive at the station and look out to the water you … Continue reading Just Imagine…
Uniting in SFU’s UniverCity
As a university student living in SFU’s UniverCity during COVID-19, I am extremely privileged. Not only do I have access to a safe home, feel financially secure, and have a strong support system, but I am also able to use UniverCity’s public spaces which helped maintain my physical and mental health. Beyond the immediate effects … Continue reading Uniting in SFU’s UniverCity
Inclusive ‘Third Places’ on Capitol Hill
“We have the potential to create an inclusive future. Our future lies in understanding the needs of people” - UNESCO My Neighbourhood I want to begin by acknowledging that I am fortunate to live in a very privileged neighbourhood where most residents are within walking distance of transit, groceries, local produce, trails, bike routes, recreational … Continue reading Inclusive ‘Third Places’ on Capitol Hill
Rail District Community Market
Transforming Space to Promote Food Security “Food is a unifier” – Sherlyne Omangi, Participant Collaborative Planning to create Grassroots Change Nestled in the heart of a small community called Abbotsford in British Columbia, Canada, local creators, farmers and an array of entrepreneurs now have a space to showcase their products, facilitate knowledge-transfer and ultimately reach … Continue reading Rail District Community Market
Using Tactical Urbanism to Empower Urban Farmers & Artisans
"I am happy and proud that a tactical urbanism prototype is happening here in my country"– Agnes Ruth Omollo Nairobi has a variety of micro and medium enterprises seeking to succeed as urban farmers, especially in the Makadara Sub-County. There are a variety of challenges faced by urban farmers in the Makadara Sub-County inclusive to … Continue reading Using Tactical Urbanism to Empower Urban Farmers & Artisans
A History Lesson
Jessica Broomfield - GEOG/GD 464 - Dr. Cherie Enns Since January 2020, COVID-19 has swept the globe, and for cities what once defined them has been temporarily put on hold. Cities across the globe are being tested to their limits as citizens have limited engagement with each other in the urban environment. The fabric of … Continue reading A History Lesson
Will Cities Around the World Will evolve after Pandemic
Junyu Xiang/ June 27, 2020/ Blog post This summer, I took Geo 464 to learn graphic design at multiple levels; I've chosen to develop the topic of culture and arts influential city designing during and after the pandemic. It's undeniable that urbanization is one of the most important driving forces for human social and economic … Continue reading Will Cities Around the World Will evolve after Pandemic
Covid-19 Impacts and the Future of Cities
GEOG/GD 464 Student Summer 2020 Local cities have been doing their part to help stop the spread of Covid-19. Some of the main focuses have been on food and transportation, physical distancing, and access to clean water and basic sanitization. Throughout this class, we have explored both locally, and internationally the difficulties and resiliencies that … Continue reading Covid-19 Impacts and the Future of Cities