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What is modern monetary theory? Professor Mohsen Javdani explains how it could help Canada. Read the full article in The Conversation Canada. theconversation.com/what-is-modern… #sfuurb SFU Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences

A great conversation with Donna Seto + her new book "Chinatown Vancouver", growing up in #Vancouver, attending Vancouver Technical (Go Tech!) in 1990s, + All Things #chinatownyvr Thanks Vancouver Public Library CBC British Columbia SFU Urban Studies SFU Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences SFU Political Science SFU History youtube.com/watch?v=9Jh3O3…

Go By Bike Week is back next week at SFU's Vancouver campus! Join us on Monday, June 2 from 8-10am for a pop-up celebration station in front of the Hastings St. entrance to HC. Stop by for free snacks, basic bike maintenance, cycling maps, prizes & more! ow.ly/ExFO50W0Wk9

“We are still far from an abundance of affordability in our time, especially for those on living wage incomes...There is very little new housing for them.” Read more from Andy Yan | @ayan604.bsky.social in this article: theglobeandmail.com/real-estate/va… #sfuurb

Discover how #sfuurb alumnus Michael Pratt developed a deeper understanding of how to build better cities through the program & became the youngest councillor the Township of Langley's history. sfu.ca/urban/news-and… #mySFUGrad #FASSgrad

Coming up in two weeks: Aaron Cheng defends his MURB thesis, "RainCity Public Spaces: Weather-Protected Skateboard Parks for Year-Round Accessibility & Community Engagement". 🗓️ June 24, 9 AM 📷 SFU Harbour Centre (HC 2250) RSVP: [email protected] events.sfu.ca/event/44680-1 #sfuurb

“A certain level of density provides for a very good quality of life, but we are now exceeding the threshold. To what end?” Prof. Meg Holden discusses the towers planned for Vancouver’s Commercial & Broadway Streets in this Radio-Canada article. ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/21687… #sfuurb

Professor Andy Yan | @ayan604.bsky.social speaks to CBC News: The National about rental protection funds and building affordable housing in this story, "Renters living fear". Watch: cbc.ca/player/play/vi… #sfuurb #HousingCrisis

Way to go, #sfuurb grads of June 2025! We are thrilled to be celebrating your achievements this morning. Please tag us in your photos and we hope to see you at the FASS reception after the convocation ceremony. #MyFASSGrad #MySFUGrad

Congratulations to our SFU Urban Studies graduates who crossed the stage this morning! Thank you to our faculty members, Professors Karen Ferguson, Aude-Claire Fourot, Meg Holden, & Kamala Todd who were there to cheer them on! #sfuurb #mySFUgrad #FASSGrad

Profs. Meg Holden & Yushu Zhu were hosted by CMHC project at the HOME-RL UNB. They planned for the research & action priorities of the next 3 years of this cross Canada project, which advances the case for doubling the availability of Canada's community housing. #sfuurb

Today's the day - registration for fall 2025 is open! Our course outlines are up, including URB 101: What is a City? Watch Prof. Dr Mei Lan Fang introduce this class, which is open to all! youtube.com/watch?v=4Ge1_o… SFU Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences SFU Faculty of Environment

"Our housing system doesn't have the kind of offerings that allow people to set their roots in the city beyond, say, being a single person or couple" - Andy Yan | @ayan604.bsky.social , in a recent interview with CKNW. Listen for more: tinyurl.com/y36xdc47 #sfuurb #housing

Congratulations to our own Professor Andy Yan | @ayan604.bsky.social, who has been recognized in BIV News' BC500 2025. This definitive list profiles the 500 most influential business leaders in British Columbia. #BIVBC500

Aman Chandi, #sfuurb alumnus, is quoted in The Tyee article, "The Case of the Sunshine Coast Bus Stop Chairs." Aman, who is director of community engagement w/ Movement: Metro Vancouver Transit Riders, comments on the state of seating at transit stops. thetyee.ca/Culture/2025/0…

Congratulations to #sfuurb alumnus & champion Duncan Wlodarczak on being named to the #BIVBC500 list of the most influential business leaders in B.C. Duncan is Chief of Staff Onni Group & was previously recognized as one of BIV News' Top 40 under 40. SFU Alumni

Join #sfuurb for URB 101: What is a City? Discover what a city can be, & what it means to be part of an urban community. This course is open to everyone - no prerequisites Tuesdays: 12:30-2:20 PM (w/ a one-hour tutorial) youtube.com/watch?v=4Ge1_o… SFU Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences SFU Faculty of Environment

In the August issue of Cottage Life, Ray Ford interviews Prof. Meg Holden for his feature, "Nasty Neighbours: which fights are worth it?" The article tackles strategies to diagnose problems & improve neighbour relations in cottage country. Look for it on newsstands and online.

Are you an SFU graduate student looking to work with a community organization? The 312 Main Research Shop has a Research Assistant position open for application! Learn more: sfu.ca/ceri/job-posti… #sfuurb

Professor Meg Holden discusses Vancouver-FIFA contract and its requirements for city "beautification" and "stricter security measures" in an interview with CBC News' Stephen Quinn. Watch the full interview: cbc.ca/player/play/vi… #sfuurb #FIFAWorldCup