SFU Urban Studies

@sfuurban

We are an interdisciplinary program at Simon Fraser University based in BC, Canada. Join us as we forge the urban future with our grads and undergrads! #sfuurb

Vancouver, BC

Joined November 2010

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SFU Urban Studies@sfuurban · Jul 23

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

sfuurban's tweet image. 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

SFU Urban Studies@sfuurban · Jul 21

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

sfuurban's tweet image. 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

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SFU Urban Studies@sfuurban · Jul 18

In the August issue of @cottagelife, 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.

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

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SFU Urban Studies@sfuurban · Jul 17

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… @SFUFASS @SFUENV

sfuurban's tweet image. Join #sfuurb for URB 101: What is a City? Discover what a city can be, &amp; 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…
@SFUFASS @SFUENV

SFU Urban Studies@sfuurban · Jul 17

Congratulations to #sfuurb alumnus & champion @DuncanWlod on being named to the #BIVBC500 list of the most influential business leaders in B.C. Duncan is Chief of Staff @onnigroup & was previously recognized as one of @BIVnews' Top 40 under 40. @SFUalumni

sfuurban's tweet image. Congratulations to #sfuurb alumnus &amp; champion @DuncanWlod on being named to the #BIVBC500 list of the most influential business leaders in B.C. Duncan is Chief of Staff @onnigroup &amp; was previously recognized as one of @BIVnews' Top 40 under 40.
@SFUalumni

SFU Urban Studies@sfuurban · Jul 14

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…

sfuurban's tweet image. 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…

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SFU Urban Studies@sfuurban · Jul 10

Congratulations to our own Professor @Ayan604, who has been recognized in @BIVnews' BC500 2025. This definitive list profiles the 500 most influential business leaders in British Columbia. #BIVBC500

sfuurban's tweet image. Congratulations to our own Professor @Ayan604, who has been recognized in @BIVnews' BC500 2025. This definitive list profiles the 500 most influential business leaders in British Columbia.
#BIVBC500

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SFU Urban Studies@sfuurban · Jul 8

"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" - @Ayan604 , in a recent interview with CKNW. Listen for more: tinyurl.com/y36xdc47 #sfuurb #housing

sfuurban's tweet image. "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" - @Ayan604 , in a recent interview with CKNW.
Listen for more:
tinyurl.com/y36xdc47
#sfuurb #housing

SFU Urban Studies@sfuurban · Jul 7

Today's the day - registration for fall 2025 is open! Our course outlines are up, including URB 101: What is a City? Watch Prof. @mlfang introduce this class, which is open to all! youtube.com/watch?v=4Ge1_o… @SFUFASS @SFUENV

sfuurban's tweet image. Today's the day - registration for fall 2025 is open! Our course outlines are up, including URB 101: What is a City? Watch Prof. @mlfang introduce this class, which is open to all!
youtube.com/watch?v=4Ge1_o…
@SFUFASS @SFUENV

SFU Urban Studies@sfuurban · Jul 3

Profs. Meg Holden & @yushu_zhu were hosted by @CMHC_ca 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

sfuurban's tweet image. Profs. Meg Holden &amp; @yushu_zhu were hosted by @CMHC_ca project at the HOME-RL @UNB. They planned for the research &amp; 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

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SFU Urban Studies@sfuurban · Jun 13

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

sfuurban's tweet image. 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, &amp; Kamala Todd who were there to cheer them on!
#sfuurb #mySFUgrad #FASSGrad

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SFU Urban Studies@sfuurban · Jun 13

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

sfuurban's tweet image. 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

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SFU Urban Studies@sfuurban · Jun 12

Professor @Ayan604 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

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SFU Urban Studies@sfuurban · Jun 12

“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

sfuurban's tweet card. La santé individuelle et sociétale peut être altérée quand les projets de densification ne sont pas assez pensés avec du soutien, selon Meg Holden de SFU.

SFU Urban Studies@sfuurban · Jun 10

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

sfuurban's tweet image. Coming up in two weeks: Aaron Cheng defends his MURB thesis, "RainCity Public Spaces: Weather-Protected Skateboard Parks for Year-Round Accessibility &amp; Community Engagement".

🗓️ June 24, 9 AM
📷 SFU Harbour Centre (HC 2250)
RSVP: urban@sfu.ca events.sfu.ca/event/44680-1
#sfuurb

SFU Urban Studies@sfuurban · Jun 9

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

sfuurban's tweet image. Discover how #sfuurb alumnus Michael Pratt developed a deeper understanding of how to build better cities through the program &amp; became the youngest councillor the Township of Langley's history.

sfu.ca/urban/news-and…
#mySFUGrad #FASSgrad

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SFU Urban Studies@sfuurban · Jun 4

“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 @Ayan604 in this article: theglobeandmail.com/real-estate/va… #sfuurb

sfuurban's tweet card. Developers are more likely to hit pause than lower rents, analyst says

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SFU Vancouver@SFUVan · May 29

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

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Andy Yan | @ayan604.bsky.social@Ayan604 · May 28

A great conversation with @donnaseto + her new book "Chinatown Vancouver", growing up in #Vancouver, attending Vancouver Technical (Go Tech!) in 1990s, + All Things #chinatownyvr Thanks @VPL @cbcnewsbc @sfuurban @SFUFASS @SFU_polisci @SFUHistory youtube.com/watch?v=9Jh3O3…

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SFU Urban Studies@sfuurban · May 27

What is modern monetary theory? Professor @JavdaniMohsen explains how it could help Canada. Read the full article in The Conversation Canada. theconversation.com/what-is-modern… #sfuurb @SFUFASS

sfuurban's tweet card. A heterodox school of economic thought known as modern monetary theory has significant implications for how Canadians understand public debt and deficit spending.

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