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The Urban Nature Design Research Lab (under_lab) at UBC envisions cities where everyday nature is easily accessible, welcoming, and a source of joy for everyone.

We study how urban nature shapes people’s daily lives and translate that evidence into better design, planning, and policy.

How We Work

– We identify barriers to urban nature and the conditions that draw people in
– We develop innovative methods to measure access, use, and experience
– We partner with communities and agencies to turn evidence into action

Sponsors and Supporters

Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada
Translink
Utah Transit Authority
Administration for Community Living

Collaborators

Metro Vancouver
Vancouver Board of Park and Recreation
Wasatch Front Regional Council
Urban Forests Research Hub
ReRow (Rethinking Right-of-Way)