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SFU Urban Studies @sfuurb.bsky.social · 1d

Professor @ayan604.bsky.social is quoted in this @nytimes.com article about one immigrant family who went all-in on a mortgage together and made an arrangement with seven people ranging from 6 to 65 successful.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/07/r...
#sfuurb #housing @sfufass.bsky.social

Three Generations. Two Dogs. One House. And It All Works.

www.nytimes.com

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SFU Urban Studies @sfuurb.bsky.social · 1d

Join the Bruntletts for their book launch, "Women Changing Cities", an inspiring evening exploring how women are reshaping cities into more inclusive, sustainable & people-focused places.
Thursday (7-9 PM)
Challenge Theatre, SFU Harbour Centre
RSVP: tinyurl.com/7cspv5aa
#sfuurb @sfufass.bsky.social

Book Launch - Women Changing Cities: Global Stories of Urban Transformation

A Week of Learning with the Bruntletts: Dutch Practices of Active Transportation Planning

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SFU Urban Studies @sfuurb.bsky.social · 2d

Want to build better cities & a brighter future for yourself? Sign up for our virtual info session to learn about #sfuurb's graduate programs.
-Wed., Nov. 5th (5:30 PM PT)
-Learn more/RSVP: tinyurl.com/bdfebutt

SFU Urban Studies @sfuurb.bsky.social · 5d

Vancouver ranks 36th on a list of 48 cities in the 2025 Global Power City Index report. In an interview with CKNW, Prof. @ayan604.bsky.social notes that the report gives us a chance to think about what we should change in the city.

Listen to the interview:
tinyurl.com/2juw2xue
#sfuurb

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SFU Urban Studies @sfuurb.bsky.social · 12d

Congratulations to all these accomplished grad students, including our own Marion Benkaiouche. Check out her profile story.
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SFU Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences @sfufass.bsky.social · 13d

To honour and celebrate our graduate students' diversity of and excellence in research, we’ve launched the FASS Graduate Student Spotlight.

Get inspired by the limitless possibilities within arts and social sciences graduate studies:
www.sfu.ca/fass/news/20...

@sfugradstudies.bsky.social @sfu.ca

Photo grid of eight students' faces with text "FASS graduate student spotlight"

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SFU Urban Studies @sfuurb.bsky.social · 20d

Call for Nominations: We are pleased to announce the 2025 SFU CERi Awards! 4 awards are available for individuals demonstrating exemplary work in community-engaged research.
Deadline: November 7th, 2025

Details: bit.ly/ceriaward
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SFU Urban Studies @sfuurb.bsky.social · 21d

We're hiring! For the spring 2026 semester, #sfuurb is seeking a sessional instructor for its graduate course, Great Urban Thinkers. Please refer to our website for further details and apply today!
www.sfu.ca/urban/about-...
@sfufass.bsky.social

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Andy Yan @ayan604.bsky.social · 22d

NEW DATE!

"The Future Embraced: Make It While Making a Difference" with Kobus Mentz on thinking + doing in uncertain times for urban professionals

Co-presented with @sfuurb.bsky.social + @spacingvancouver.bsky.social

Tues, Oct 7 | 6:30pm PST | Free | Registration: www.sfu.ca/continuing-s...

City Program

www.sfu.ca

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Melissa & Chris Bruntlett @modacitylife.com · 24d

The week of October 6th, we're returning to our beloved Vancouver for a week of learning about active transportation planning including a workshop, lecture and book launch for our latest "Women Changing Cities: Global Stories of Urban Transformation".

Program and tickets: modacitylife.com/vancouver

A promotional poster for a series of events about active transportation in Vancouver the week of October 6th.

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SFU Urban Studies @sfuurb.bsky.social · 23d

"A lot of times you have to think immigrants immigrate for opportunity. They don't immigrate to be poor." -
@ayan604.bsky.social, speaking to
CBC about Metro Vancouver's population growth forecast.
www.cbc.ca/lite/story/1...
#sfuurb #urbanstudies

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SFU Urban Studies @sfuurb.bsky.social · 26d

Applications for bursaries close today. To be eligible you must:
-Have demonstrated financial need (as assessed by SFU)
-Be enrolled in a minimum of nine units of standard graded courses in the term of application

Learn more: www.sfu.ca/students/fin...
#sfuurb @sfufass.bsky.social

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SFU Urban Studies @sfuurb.bsky.social · Sep 8

Introducing the COALESCE Project website! Discover how seniors, students, & communities are working together for climate resilience & healthy aging:

www.sfu.ca/coalesce/hom...
#ClimateAction #Intergenerational #ClimateResilience #AgeFriendlyCities

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SFU Urban Studies @sfuurb.bsky.social · Sep 5

Our September Newsletter is now up! As we start the fall 2025 semester, we have important news, events, and updates from our students, faculty, and alumni.

secure.campaigner.com/CSB/Public/a...
#sfuurb @sfufass.bsky.social

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SFU CERi @sfuceri.bsky.social · Sep 4

We’re hiring!

SFU CERi is looking for a Project Coordinator to support and contribute to a range of community-engaged research projects. This is a great opportunity for SFU graduate students to gain hands-on experience in community-engaged research.

Apply by Sept 21: www.sfu.ca/ceri/job-pos...

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SFU City Program @sfucity.bsky.social · Sep 4

New Talk!

"The Future Embraced: Make It While Making a Difference" with Kobus Mentz on thinking + doing for urban professionals in uncertain times

Co-presented with @sfuurb.bsky.social + @spacingvancouver.bsky.social

Tues, Sept 30 | 6:30pm PST | Free | Registration: www.sfu.ca/continuing-s...

City Program

www.sfu.ca

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SFU Urban Studies @sfuurb.bsky.social · Sep 3

URB student and Making Cities Better Together scholar Miriam Berndt is quoted in this article about the short-listing of an exciting arts concept proposal on Granville Island, that she is helping to design and advance.

Check out the full story:
www.createastir.ca/articles/gra...
#sfuurb

On Granville Island, 221A makes shortlist to turn former Emily Carr building into an arts and innovation hub — Stir

Nonprofit’s proposal for the 125,000-square-foot building revolves around a concept by Musqueam weaver Debra Sparrow

www.createastir.ca

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SFU Urban Studies @sfuurb.bsky.social · Sep 2

Welcome to #SFU, new undergrads! Visit our table today to discover what our Urban Worlds major is all about. We are looking forward to meeting you!
#sfuurb @sfufass.bsky.social

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Melissa & Chris Bruntlett @modacitylife.com · Aug 29

The week of October 6th, we're returning to our beloved Vancouver for a week of learning about active transportation planning including a workshop, lecture and book launch for our latest "Women Changing Cities: Global Stories of Urban Transformation".

Program and tickets: modacitylife.com/vancouver

A promotional poster for a book launch event for "Women Changing Cities: Global Stories of Urban Transformation" in Vancouver on October 9th.

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SFU Urban Studies @sfuurb.bsky.social · Aug 26

Applications for bursaries are now open. To be eligible you must:
-Have demonstrated financial need (as assessed by SFU)
-Be enrolled in a minimum of nine units of standard graded courses in the term of application

Learn more: www.sfu.ca/students/fin...
#sfuurb @sfufass.bsky.social

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SFU Urban Studies @sfuurb.bsky.social · Aug 19

Congratulations to our own Prof. Yushu Zhu on her
@sfufass.bsky.social Early Career Research Excellence Award in Social Sciences.
Zhu has been recognized for her outstanding research on urban inequity, housing, community, & more.

www.sfu.ca/urban/news-a...
#sfuurb

SFU Urban Studies and Public Policy assistant professor receives FASS Early Career Research Excellence Award

Simon Fraser University’s (SFU’s) Urban Studies Program congratulates assistant professor Yushu Zhu on her Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) Early Career Research Excellence Award in Social S...

www.sfu.ca

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SFU Urban Studies @sfuurb.bsky.social · Aug 13

Hastings Crossing BIA executive director & #sfuurb alumnus Landon Hoyt spoke to CBC about Vancouver's Downtown Eastside, calling it "the result of systemic neglect by many different parties, many levels of government, & many decades of failed policies."

www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...

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Movement: Metro Vancouver Transit Riders @movementyvr.bsky.social · Jul 29

*Beep beep* Art tour incoming! We are excited to announce that we will be hosting an "R6 Art Tour" featuring artists Keerat Kaur, Jessie Sohpaul and the PLOT Sharing Garden stewards! Snacks and refreshments will be provided. RSVP: actionnetwork.org/ev...

This event is supported by TransLink.

Poster for “R6 Art Tour” featuring Jessie Sohpaul, Keerat Kaur, and The Plot, happening August 8 from 12-3pm. Hosted by Aman Chandi, free event. Logos for Movement and TransLink at the bottom.

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SFU Urban Studies @sfuurb.bsky.social · Aug 1

"The data tells us the plurality of people who live in Surrey, work in Surrey. That suggests strong entrepreneurship.”

Prof. @ayan604.bsky.social discusses a new report that shows more job growth in Surrey than in Vancouver over the last decade.

vancouversun.com/news/are-you...
#sfuurb

Are you ready for Surrey to become the new 'downtown'? Growth projections say it could

A Metro Vancouver report shows more job growth in Surrey than Vancouver over the last decade.

vancouversun.com

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SFU Urban Studies @sfuurb.bsky.social · 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:
www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
#sfuurb #FIFAWorldCup @sfufass.bsky.social

Vancouver-FIFA contract demands city 'beautification,' stricter security measures

Parts of Vancouver's FIFA host city agreement are finally public, including guidelines for stricter security, advertising restrictions and visual “beautification” measures in parts of the city. Meg Ho...

www.cbc.ca

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SFU Urban Studies @sfuurb.bsky.social · Jul 18

In the August issue of @cottagelifemag.bsky.social, 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.
#sfuurb