UVic Campus Planning and Sustainability

07/06/2023

🏢 Quadra McKenzie Study - Engagement Opportunities! 🏠🚲

Attention Saanich residents! 📢 Don't miss out on a fantastic chance to shape the future of the Saanich community with the Quadra McKenzie Study (QMS) this summer. 🌳🏙️

The QMS is an important part of Saanich's Centre, Corridor, and Village plans, focusing on areas that connect various communities and serve as vital travel routes. To ensure the plan truly reflects your needs, engaging and integrating local input is crucial. 🤝

Here's how you can get involved:
- Map your experiences: Share your thoughts on the places you adore and areas that could benefit from improvements using an online mapping tool. Let's highlight what we love and where enhancements are needed! 🗺️❤️

- Community survey: Take part in a traditional survey to express your priorities and ideas regarding land use, transportation, housing, and public space enhancements. Your input will be invaluable📝✨ ️

- Pop-up events: Join us at these events to learn more about the QMS, have a chat with planners, and share your brilliant ideas. Let's collaborate to create an incredible future together! 🎉🗣️

Through the QMS, Saanich aims to develop a sustainable land use plan that accommodates new housing, employment growth, and well-designed Centres, Corridors, and Villages. This plan will shape the homes we build, the roads we travel on, the parks we play in, and the neighborhoods we call home. 🏡🛣️🌳

For the survey and more information about the QMS project, visit https://ow.ly/nsQb50P5zuv.

06/07/2023

Congrats to everyone who took part in spring Go by Bike Week! Even though the week has come to a close, you still have until June 11th to backlog your rides!

Everyone’s contribution of active transportation this week has worked towards reducing emissions and improving cycling in Greater Victoria.

With 241 registered bikers, UVic went the extra mile and pedaled past our previous record of 15,030 km and logged 23,141 km! We rode approximately the same kilometers it takes to cross Canada three times and saved 5,021 kg of GHGs while doing so! Fantastic work, everyone.

Let's keep the wheels turning and make every week a

06/01/2023

We are so excited to share the outcome of the 2023 THE Imapct Rankings Report!

UVic is 1st in Canada for climate action and in the global top 10 for impact, according to the 2023 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings. THE scores universities and colleges for how they are responding to UN goals to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure peace and prosperity.

05/29/2023

Thank you to those who visited us at the Registration Station last week! Our next stop is the Celebration Station! Join us on Wednesday, May 31st, from 8:15 am - 10:15 am at Petch Fountain to refuel with complimentary coffee and treats and chat with fellow two-wheel commuters.

When you come say hi, you can enter to win the Celebration Station draw prize!

Don't forget to register and log your rides using the link in our bio. Every pedal counts, and we can't wait to hear your inspiring stories of sustainable commuting!

05/22/2023

Go By Bike Week is just one week away! Prepare for your week of active transportation by stopping at the Registration Station on Wednesday morning from 11:00 am -1:00 pm at Petch Fountain. We’ll help you out with free bike tune-ups, free bike rentals, long-term bike rentals, and Project 529 registration.

If you haven’t registered yet, there is still time! Visit the link in our bio to register and log your ride or check out Capital Bike for more details.

We are excited to see you out there!
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05/16/2023

is right around the corner, and it's time to leave the car at home and register your team!

Last year, the UVic community set a new record and biked 15,030km during Fall Go by Bike Week. Hop on your bikes and have a little friendly competition to help us beat that record!

Even if you are working/learning from home or prefer to get around on a set of smaller wheels like roller blades and scooters, all rides count!

Don’t have a set of wheels? No problem, the UVic BikeHub will provide FREE bike loans from May 24th - June 7th to all members of the UVic community!

Register using the link in our bio and check out Capital Bike for more event details!

04/13/2023

Earth Day 2023: Take the pledge! 📝

To celebrate Earth Day on April 22, the Office of Campus Planning and Sustainability is asking all Staff and Faculty to take a pledge and help UVic tackle climate change through individual Climate Action! Pledges can be made any time on or before April 22nd.

🌏 There will be a chance to win an earth-focused prize! 🌏

See the link in our bio to find the link to the form 🔗

11/23/2022

LIGHT UP YOUR BIKES!! 💡🔆🌃

Thanks to those who stopped to chat about biking to and from campus. If you were able to grab a set of lights from us today, we hope it helps you feel safer with these darker days.

A reminder that helmets are 50% off at SUBtext until December 14 (while supplies last) so “Don’t Smash Your Pumpkin”, and wear a helmet!!

11/18/2022

Hackathon Alert! Join The OATHE Project and the Youth Impact Challenge , who are co-hosting the Climate Change-Makers Challenge, happening December 3rd and 4th! Up to $3000+ worth of gift cards are available as prizes, with the hackathon ideal for students + youth, aged 15-30, looking to build the next big climate change solution... Interested? Beginner friendly! No previous experience required. Get more information and register at http://ow.ly/ogKF50LIuys

11/16/2022

Need a new helmet? Protect your Pumpkin and treat yourself to a helmet upgrade this year at SUBtext.

Did you know it is recommended to replace your helmet every 5-10 years?

The Office of Campus Planning and Sustainability and SUBtext have collaborated to give you not 25%, not 30%, but 50% off a new helmet while supplies last!!!! This year is a special year, so get in there while they still have some in stock!

This opportunity is available for 30 days, but if they run out, you might have to wait until next year.

If you do miss out, we have good news!! We will be handing out FREE Bike Lights on November 23rd around campus so that you can remember to Lighten Up this Fall/Winter season. Follow our Instagram for more updates!

Ride safe out there, folks!

10/24/2022

Happy Meatless Monday! 🌿

Join us this Wednesday, Oct 26th, from 11-1 in the Quad near Petch Fountain to try UVic's own vegan Chili, and Fair Trade Coffee & Tea!
This week is Sustainable Food & Fair Trade Week at UVic. Together, we can make a difference. Choose !

10/19/2022

Join us for a public event in support of the UVic Iranian community on Friday Oct. 21, from 12:30 pm-2:30 pm.

Together, we’ll raise awareness of the situation in Iran, deepen our understanding, lift up the voices of our Iranian community and show our support.

The event will include panel presentations, audience discussion and a sharing circle open to Iranian students, staff and faculty.

🔗 Learn more: http://ow.ly/yHmB50Lew7w