Rylan Graham

About Rylan Graham

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.

Areas of Expertise

Housing, Land Use Planning and Governance, Urban Design, Regional Planning, Planning History or History, Economic Development

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. (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.