Program:
Urban Systems
Engineers with specializations in community and urban planning disciplines who can work effectively in multi-functional teams.
Gain the high-level technical knowledge and urban planning perspective to design and manage urban infrastructure systems and create more resilient cities.
Why study urban planning?
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Discover how a master’s degree in Urban Planning at UBC empowers future leaders to build sustainable, inclusive, and smart cities for tomorrow.
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on urban planning
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By Jordi Honey-Rosés, former Associate Professor in the School of Community and Regional Planning, Director of the Water Planning Lab and former instructor in the MEL in Urban Systems The COVID-19 global pandemic has brought renewed attention to our…
Developing innovative urban planning ideas for a sustainable community
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MEL in Urban Systems students propose innovations in urban planning to support a city's environmental, social and economic goals.
Shining a light on asset management
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Three students in the MEL in Urban Systems developed a streetlight asset management plan for the City of Surrey. With its assessment of the current state of the infrastructure and seven key recommendations, the plan can now be considered by the City…
Understanding public infrastructure project delivery
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By Dr. Alan Russell, Professor Emeritus in Project & Construction Management in the Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Applied Science,
Investigating the interplay of health policy and the built environment
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What role can urban design and infrastructure play in promoting public compliance with restrictions on smoking and vaping in public places? A research project conducted by three Master of Engineering Leadership (MEL) in Urban Systems students…
The challenges and opportunities of growing urbanization
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Learn why Urban Planning is critical to solving climate and infrastructure challenges. Explore UBC’s MEL in Urban Systems program for future smart city leaders.