SFU Continuing Studies – The City Program Summer 2026

Taught by field practitioners and experts, the City Program at SFU Continuing Studies offers a collection of introductory courses to urbanization fields plus more advanced classes for professionals in the field. These foundational courses offer a unique opportunity for emerging and established professionals in adjacent fields to broaden their understanding of our urban environments.  

Open for registration! 
 
Introduction to Neighbourhood Design (CITY104)  
May 5, May 12, May 16, May 19 | 3 evenings online plus in-person field trip 
Instructor: Scot Hein 
Help shape the neighbourhood you want to live in by developing a tool kit for navigating public processes, including permitting, zoning, economic planning, context reading and choosing built forms.

 
Real Estate Development from the Inside Out (CITY755) 
May 6, May 13, May 20, May 27, Jun 3, Jun 10 | 6 evenings online 
Instructor: Michael Mortensen 
Get an inside look at the development process, as practitioners and experts in the field share their wealth of personal experience.
 
Introduction to Transportation Engineering (CITY111) 
May 7, May 14, May 21, May 28 | 4 evenings online 
Instructor: Dan Ross 
Explore the challenges and principles of transportation engineering and the role of engineers in developing sustainable cities.
 
Planning for Non-Planners: What You Need to Know about Community Planning (CITY101) 
May 25, Jun 1, Jun 8, Jun 15 | 4 evenings online  
Instructor: Neal LaMontagne 
Explore urban planning theory, history and practice, with a focus on planning and development issues in Canada, B.C. and the Metro Vancouver region.

Interested in learning more about City courses? 
Email [email protected] or visit www.sfu.ca/city