Urbanists-in-Residence are prominent influencers practicing in civil society, the arts, business, media or the public service. They have influence and prominence on a national or global scale, are committed to community engagement, and have a clear project focus aligned with the School of Cities.
New 2025-26 Urbanists-in-Residence
Ilana Altman
Co-Executive Director, The Bentway
Ray Williams
Chair & Co-Founder, Black Opportunity Fund
Daniel Fusca
Manager, Parks and Recreation, City of Toronto
Jacqueline Lu
CEO & Founder, Helpful Places
APPLICATIONS FOR 2026-27 URBANISTS-IN-RESIDENCE WILL OPEN IN FALL 2025
Continuing Urbanists-in-Residence
Lanrick Bennett Jr.
Executive Director of Charlie’s FreeWheels
Nation Cheong
Vice President of Community Impact and Mobilization, United Way Greater Toronto
Kofi Hope & Zahra Ebrahim
Co-Founders, Monumental