About Vancouver Island University

The Master of Community Planning (MCP) is a dynamic professional degree at Vancouver Island University created by planners for the next generation of Planners. Our two-year, 48-credit, Master of Community Planning program is an applied program that is fully accredited by the Canadian Institute of Planners. This intensive program combines research, applied learning, and interactions with the professional planning community to give students the broad array of skills and knowledge that they will need to ensure their success in a Planning career.
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Department of Community Planning

Faculty of Social Sciences
Nanaimo British Columbia

Address

900 Fifth Street
Nanaimo, British Columbia V9R5S5

Department Email

mcp@viu.ca

Department Phone

250.753.3245, Ext: 2620
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Last Updated: October 9, 2025

Faculty Members

Mark Holland

Professor
Vancouver Island University
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Lindsay Chase

Professor and Director of Planning
Vancouver Island University
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Pam Shaw

Director, Master of Community Planning Program
Vancouver Island University
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Pat Maloney

Professor
Vancouver Island University
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