Emilie K. Adin

Emilie K. Adin serves as an Adjunct Professor at the University of British Columbia's School of Community and Regional Planning (SCARP), leveraging over 25 years of professional planning experience across British Columbia. Her career spans consultancy for First Nations governments and non-profits, senior municipal roles with the City of Langford, North Vancouver, and New Westminster, and active mentorship for emerging planners.

Her academic credentials include:

• MA in Planning from SCARP, University of British Columbia
• MFA in Creative Writing from University of King’s College

Adin's research and professional focus centers on affordable housing, urban design, social equity, and climate action. She emphasizes community-driven solutions through extensive writing for The Globe and Mail, The Tyee, Planetizen, and 20+ PlanGirl Travels columns in Planning West, advocating for sustainable urban development and inclusive planning practices.

Her accolades include:

• Fellow of the Canadian Institute of Planners
• BC’s 500 Most Influential Leaders recognition by Business in Vancouver
• Top six provincial ranking in Urban Planning and Design

Adin actively mentors high school students, SCARP candidates, and new planners while contributing through volunteer roles as a thesis examiner at SFU, juror for Urbanarium’s design competitions, and chair of Metro Vancouver’s Regional Planning Advisory Committee. Her work has received formal recognition from Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, the Community Energy Association, and the Union of BC Municipalities.