Introduction
The IDEAthon Competition invites undergraduate students to reimagine one of UBC’s most vital corridors: University Boulevard from East Mall to Westbrook. Together in interdisciplinary teams you’ll develop creative solutions to transform this key campus artery. The top three teams will win cash prizes ($500, $300, $200) and all participants enjoy a free lunch.
The day-long competition is free and open to all undergraduate UBC students from any discipline. Join as an interdisciplinary team or register individually and we’ll connect you with fellow innovators. Read more about the competition below and follow the registration link to sign up!
The IDEAthon Competition is hosted by UBC NOMAS and sponsored by Rethinking the Right-of-Way (ReROW).
When
March 22nd between 09:00am –5:30pm
Where
The Nest – Rooms 2306/2309
The Competition
The ReROW IDEAthon Competition invites undergraduate students to reimagine one of UBC’s most vital corridors: University Boulevard from East Mall to Westbrook. The goal is to rethink the section of University Boulevard and propose improvements to the associated systems within this corridor.
Objectives for the day:
- Develop practical and innovative solutions that address current challenges of the ROW: social, environmental, commercial, aesthetic, safety, and transportation.
- Highlight multidisciplinary considerations that affect users of the ROW in interconnecting ways.
- Meet faculty and others interested in transforming our streets and public spaces.
- Engage the undergraduate student body in shaping our campus.
Join as a team of 3-4 students, as an individual, or a pair. We’ll help match you with a group!
Teams will deliver a short presentation with at least two visuals to communicate their ideas effectively. The visuals may take various forms, such as site perspectives, plans, or conceptual proposals. A comprehensive site package containing essential information about the site will be released 24 hours before the competition start date to help guide your strategy.
Registration
To register please click on the link to the left or scan the QR code. The event has limited capacity.
A detailed agenda for the day to follow.
For questions or more information, contact the organizing team Christy (clu1219@student.ubc.ca), Eldad (eldadzz@student.ubc.ca) or Esthi (esther.zipori@ubc.ca).
