Graham, Dr. Rylan
PhD (University of Calgary), MA (University of Waterloo), BA (University of Regina)
Biography
Rylan Graham is an Assistant Professor in the School of Planning and Sustainability at the University of Northern British Columbia. Rylan’s research focuses on issues related to growth management and the transition towards intensification, neighbourhood change and downtown revitalization, and with a particular focus on mid-sized Canadian cities. Rylan is a Registered Professional Planner (RPP) with the Planning Institute of British Columbia and a Full Member in the Canadian Institute of Planners (MCIP). Prior to entering academia, he practiced as a planner in Alberta and Saskatchewan.
Research and Expertise
Growth management; intensification; recentralization; Smart Growth; neighbourhood change and downtown revitalization; plan evaluation; mid-sized Canadian cities; pedestrian-oriented design; professional planning practice; real estate development
- Environment
- Sustainability
- Urban Planning
- English
Selected Publications
Graham, R. & Filion, P. (2024). Intensification in the city centre: Barriers to implementation in Regina, SK. The Canadian Geographer, 68(1), 57-71.
Graham, R. (2023). Do young adults want to live downtown? Understanding attitudes in Prince George, BC. Planning Practice & Research, 39(3), 417-440.
Graham, R. & Filion, P. (2023). Rectifying the challenges with downtown intensification in a mid-sized city. Plan Canada 63(3), 38-40.
Graham, R. (2023). Calgary and the 'creative class': The interface between public policy and gentrification. City, Culture and Society, 32, 100489.
Graham, R., Ehlenz, M. M., & Han, A. T. (2021). Professional sports venues as catalysts for revitalization? Perspectives from industry experts. Journal of Urban Affairs, 45(10), 1841-1859.
Graham, R., & Dutton, J. (2021). Obsolescence as an Opportunity: The role of adaptive reuse in Calgary's office market. The School of Public Policy Publications, SPP Briefing Paper, 14.