Spotlight
Creating Thriving Cities
What makes a city livable?
Cities are home to a growing majority of the global population. How they are designed and managed is key not only to the quality of human life, but also to our ability to thrive in the future.
UBC experts discuss their research on how to cultivate happiness in urban environments.
Experts discuss fixes for the social and economic problems that come with growing cities.
Protection from floods and rising seas requires a collaborative relationship with nature.
UBC researchers are helping us imagine a city where people feel more connected.
Six UBC faculty and alumni weigh in on this important question.