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My opening remarks at the UBC housing forum
Various and somewhat distorted versions of my statements at yesterday’s UBC housing forum were published on several websites. I am therefore posting here the full text of my opening remarks.
Lessons learned: Housing at NYU, Columbia, Harvard, UCLA and UC-Irvine
Last June, I and a few other UBC Governors and senior staff visited NYU, Columbia, Harvard, UCLA, and UC-Irvine. Just like UBC, these universities are located in areas where housing prices are prohibitive. And just like them, UBC is in … Continue reading
Posted in Board of Governors, UBC Housing Action Plan
Tagged Columbia, Harvard, NYU, ubc housing, uc irvine, UCLA
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The problem with developing a “Housing Action Plan” for UBC (I) – Attitudes
Many hurdles face the prospect of a sound “Housing Action Plan” for UBC, not the least of which being personal attitudes shaped by Vancouver’s real estate subculture, the variable academic standards within the university, the ethical issues of eligibility and … Continue reading
Posted in Board of Governors, UBC Housing Action Plan
Tagged ubc administration, ubc community, ubc housing
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