The School of Cities is a source of expertise and analysis on all aspects of the complex global challenges facing urban centres. Our Director, affiliated faculty and visiting experts often provide comments to the media and we regularly release stories and updates on the most pressing issues facing cities.
Latest SofC News
Karen Chapple in Business Insider | There are 2 kinds of cities right now. It explains why you hate your downtown.
Carolyn Whitzman in Global News | B.C.’s catalogue of housing designs is here. Where is Ottawa’s?
School of Cities in Toronto Star | Toronto has spent millions on bike lanes. So why are so many cyclists getting killed?
Karen Chapple in Toronto Star | This Toronto cafe was hit with a staggering rent increase. As buildings sell and more leases come up for renewal, can local shops survive?
School of Cities in U of T News | A former esthetician, U of T grad looks forward to pursuing a new career as a lawyer
Lanrick Bennett Jr. in Global News | EVs could get more expensive in Canada. Are e-bikes the right fit for you?
Karen Chapple in NPR | What does a downtown rebound look like? More residents and weekend visitors
Karen Chapple on Marketplace | How might cities be able to get out of the dreaded “real estate doom loop”
Highlights from Affiliated Initiatives
Shoshanna Saxe on TVO Today | Human Pain for Infrastructure Gain?
Matti Siemiatycki on Global News | Ontario teases ‘game-changing’ ideas to address Toronto’s suffocating congestion
Steven Farber in CBC News | Toronto workers have longest commutes in Canada: StatsCan
Matti Siemiatycki in Toronto Star | TTC ordered to pay $60 million over construction delays, public art display at subway station
Matti Siemiatycki in CBC News | Bad traffic causing locals to consider leaving Toronto: survey
Matti Siemiatycki in Business Insider | Canada’s bold plan to make housing more affordable is showing signs of working — and could be a model for the US
Matti Siemiatycki in Global News | ‘Allergic to accountability’: Ford government under fire for ballooning Ontario Line costs
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The School of Cities is a source of expertise and analysis on all aspects of the complex global challenges facing urban centres. Our Director, affiliated faculty and visiting experts often provide comments to the media on the most pressing issues facing cities.
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