Plans and Policies
The UBC Okanagan campus embodies UBC’s commitment to transformative learning, research excellence and engagement, with a vision for regional and global impact.
As UBC Okanagan is situated within the City of Kelowna, all campus development must comply with the City’s bylaws, permit regulations and approval processes. The Campus Planning team collaborates closely with the City to ensure that our campus evolves in harmony with the needs of our students, faculty, staff and broader community.
Campus Land Use and Public Realm Planning
Guided by the Campus Plan, learn about the policies and plans that guide our campus planning work.
Sustainability Planning
Discover the sustainability plans and policies that have helped UBC be consistently recognized as one of Canada’s greenest employers.
Transportation Planning
Explore how transportation planning provides a holistic approach, addressing long-term goals, current needs, and daily campus activities.
UBC Technical Guidelines
The UBC Technical Guidelines set quality and performance standards for designing, constructing, and renovating University-owned buildings, including housing, athletics and institutional facilities.
The guidelines cover design principles, performance objectives, technical requirements and project documentation, excluding market housing which is managed separately.
For more information, please refer to UBC Technical Guidelines.