School of Urban and Regional Planning
School of Urban and Regional Planning
Since 1970, our rigorous and well-focused two-year Master of Planning (M.PL.) program allows our students to develop the knowledge and skills they require to become leaders in the planning field and to meet the challenges of a rapidly evolving urban environment.
- PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS
Alumni Testimonials:
John Grottenberg, M.PL.
John enrolled in SURP in 2006 after completing a B.A. in Geography at the University of British Columbia and then taking a couple years off to work and travel in places including the South Pacific, Australia, and Southeast Asia.
While attending SURP, John concentrated in the Land Use and Real Estate Development stream. His Master's report focused on the planning and urban design elements of downtown Vancouver waterfront parks. Aspects of SURP that John particularly enjoyed include the land use project course, the numerous presentations, the group projects and other opportunities for teamwork, and the program's close-knit community feeling.
Upon graduation in 2008, John began working in the Strategic Transportation Planning Branch at the City of Vancouver. He assists with a variety of transportation projects, including public realm and pedestrian improvement initiatives in Vancouver's downtown and central area.
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