Urban and Regional Planning - Press Releases | Arts, Humanities and Social Science
Queen's in the News
Queen's University | November 10, 2006
David Gordon (Urban Planning) continues to receive coverage for his comments on creating a more beautiful Canadian capital that shows off our national culture, most recently in the Ottawa Citizen....[continue]
High school students explore 'design' theme
University of Waterloo | November 10, 2006
Top Grade 11 students from across Canada will explore the theme of design next week in a Waterloo Unlimited program offered at the University of Waterloo....[continue]
Queen's in the News
Queen's University | November 9, 2006
Ian Janssen (Kinesiology and Health Studies) discusses obesity among Canadians in the Globe and Mail....[continue]
Queen's in the News
Queen's University | November 8, 2006
David Gordon (Urban Planning) offers ideas for creating a more beautiful Canadian capital that shows off our national culture in the Ottawa Citizen....[continue]
It Takes a Society: Fighting Childhood Obesity
McGill University | October 18, 2006
The undisputed pandemic of childhood obesity worldwide threatens to be the major public health problem of the new century. We have created a modern society in which the first generation of children of the new millennium could be the first since the rise of the industrial revolution to have a shorter lifespan than its predecessors....[continue]
Urban issues come under scrutiny
Simon Fraser University | September 20, 2006
A new public lecture series aimed at making communities safer — called Safe Streets, Safe Communities — begins at Simon Fraser University’s Surrey campus on September 28....[continue]
Sept. 14th U of S Lecture to Explore How Public Policy Can Support Arts and Culture
University of Saskatchewan | September 8, 2006
Greg Baeker, Canada's leading expert on integrated cultural strategies for cities, will headline a Sept. 14th public forum on the role of arts and culture in population gain and retention, wealth generation and quality of life in Saskatchewan's communities....[continue]
Foster focus of gallery exhibit
University of Toronto | September 5, 2006
Details of pharmacy design on display...[continue]
Queen's in the News
Queen's University | August 21, 2006
Emeritus professor Mohammed Qadeer (Urban Planning) discusses the variances in the way that Muslims practice religion in the Globe and Mail....[continue]
Urban, rural communities must work together for Canada's prosperity, U of S economists say
University of Saskatchewan | June 21, 2006
Urban, rural communities must work together for Canada's prosperity, U of S economists say...[continue]
University Boulevard Design Wins Prestigious Canadian Design Award
University of British Columbia | June 15, 2006
The design for UBC’s University Boulevard and University Square has received the 2006 Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) Award in Urban Design....[continue]
Renowned primatologist Jane Goodall speaks at Convocation Hall
University of Toronto | May 29, 2006
Can monkeys and cities co-exist?...[continue]
U of T buildings win architectural awards
University of Toronto | May 24, 2006
Stellar by design...[continue]
U of T buildings win architectural awards
University of Toronto | May 24, 2006
Stellar by design...[continue]
Pan-Alberta Coalition Focuses on Wellness, Prevention
University of Lethbridge | May 10, 2006
The Universities of Alberta, Lethbridge and Calgary recently announced a first-in-Canada post-secondary collaboration aimed at dramatically increasing public health initiatives....[continue]
Pan-Alberta coalition focuses on wellness, prevention
University of Calgary | May 10, 2006
SARS, influenza, E. coli, diabetes among threats to health and security...[continue]
President Harvey Weingarten speaks at Calgary Chamber of Commerce on University of the Future
University of Calgary | May 9, 2006
In1966, after almost 100 years of community advocacy, an autonomous university opened in the northwest quadrant of the city of Calgary....[continue]
Dalhousie Announces Spring Convocation Honorary Degree Recipients
Dalhousie University | April 25, 2006
During spring convocation ceremonies, May 23-May 31, 2006, Dalhousie University will award honorary degrees to nine prominent Canadians in recognition of their significant accomplishments....[continue]
CONCORDIA AND SHANGHAI—A GROWING RELATIONSHIP
Concordia University | April 12, 2006
On Wednesday, April 12th, representatives of Concordia University were present in Shanghai, China, for the unveiling of a Norman Bethune exhibit at the newly re-opened Jardin de Montréal....[continue]
University Boulevard Design Wins Prestigious Award
University of British Columbia | March 13, 2006
The design for UBC’s University Boulevard and University Square has received the American Institute of Architects (AIA) 2006 Institute Honour Award for Regional and Urban Design....[continue]
Weekbook listing of upcoming events
University of Waterloo | March 3, 2006
Weekbook is a listing of University of Waterloo talks, conferences and events, from March 6 to 12....[continue]
Science Seminar Series presents BU Applied Disaster and Emergency Studies Chair Mr. John Lindsay
Brandon University | March 2, 2006
On Tuesday, March 7th at 12:40 p.m., the Brandon University Science Seminar series will present a talk by Mr. John Lindsay (Department of Applied Disaster and Emergency Studies, Brandon University) titled Understanding Vulnerability. Mr. Lindsay’s talk will take place in room 3-42 of the Brodie Sciences Building, is free of charge, and all are welcome!...[continue]
Region of Waterloo looking for student represention on advisory committee
Wilfrid Laurier University | February 20, 2006
The Region of Waterloo is looking for student represention on a Growth Management Strategy/Rapid Transit Public Advisory Committee....[continue]
Dalhousie School of Planning 2006 Conference: Pre-Conference Special Event: Testing Transit - What Haligonians Really Think
Dalhousie University | February 2, 2006
Thousands of Haligonians rely on transit to get them around the city on a daily basis. But what do transit users really think about this service?...[continue]
Acclaimed architectural experts to speak at U of T
University of Toronto | January 5, 2006
Design visionaries to be featured in lecture series...[continue]
Queen’s profs win national environmental awards
Queen's University | December 15, 2005
Queen's University professors have won both of this year's national awards for sustainability education from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)....[continue]
Former city councillor heads SFU city program
Simon Fraser University | December 14, 2005
Gordon Price, former Vancouver City councillor, bike (and public transportation) advocate, adjunct professor (UBC school of community and regional planning) and lecturer on transportation and land use in Portland, Oregon, is the new director of SFU continuing studies' City Program...[continue]
Queen's alumnus receives prestigious Canada-US Fulbright award
Queen's University | December 8, 2005
Ian Griffiths has been named a 2005 Canada-U.S. Fulbright Fellow, a prestigious title reserved for a select few in Canada and the United States....[continue]
UTM’s master plan receives architecture award of merit
University of Toronto | December 2, 2005
Recognition unusual for works in progress...[continue]
Sustainability Forum celebrates 20th anniversary of sister cities Vancouver and Guangzhou, China
British Columbia Institute of Technology | October 19, 2005
Topics from green transportation to living walls to the 2010 Olympic Village will be discussed this weekend at the 2005 Sustainability Forum, hosted by the British Columbia Institute of Technology....[continue]
GTA greenhouse gases to rise drastically, study says
University of Toronto | September 21, 2005
Solution involves fundamental changes in urban design, investing in electric-powered public transportation...[continue]
Come Shape the Future of Saint Mary's
St. Mary's University | September 19, 2005
Saint Mary's University is preparing a Campus Master Plan to ensure that the campus continues to serve the needs and aspirations of our community over the next 10 to 30 years....[continue]
A garden for everyone--Carleton University presents internationally renowned architect Moshe Safdie --
Carleton University | September 13, 2005
Moshe Safdie, internationally renowned architect and urban designer, will deliver a special lecture at the Canadian Museum of Civilization on Thursday, September 22 at 6:30 p.m....[continue]
