Publications

Browse reports, journal articles, databases and more research outputs from our projects.

Explore all of our most recent research updates, blog posts, podcasts, and events.

Journal of Urban Economics
The final output of the study: “Not in my neighbour’s back yard? Laneway homes and neighbours’ property values” published in the Journal of Urban Economics. Read more…
Learn more
Towers Once in the Park: Uprooting Toronto’s Welfare Landscapes
As cities embrace densification, Toronto’s ‘towers in the park’ face pressure to replace green spaces with buildings and streets. This study critiques claims that these spaces are underused, highlighting a…
Learn more
Little Jamaica Community Coalition
A new community land trust launched in 2024 in the Oakwood and Vaughan neighbourhood north of Toronto as a result of work done on this project. Visit the website…
Learn more
Home for whom? A socio-political examination of Montreal’s bylaw for a diverse metropolis
Montreal’s once-affordable housing market is under strain, with rising rents, low vacancies, and growing barriers to homeownership. In response, the city introduced an inclusionary zoning bylaw mandating affordable housing in…
Learn more
A Study on Commuting Burden Regarding Demographic Characteristics in Metro Vancouver
The capstone study on commuting burden regarding demographic characteristics in Metro Vancouver. Read more…
Learn more
Creating Safer Spaces for Research & Collaboration
Understanding and Upholding Ethical Research Principles for Respectful Collaboration with Indigenous Peoples and Partners in Major Urban Areas of British Columbia, Ontario, and Quebec Read more…
Learn more
It’s Not How Dense We Make It, but How We Make It Dense: On Porosity as a Corequisite of Densification
Prof. Nik Luka’s article on densification was featured in the Centre for Interdisciplinary Research on Montreal (CIRM/CRIEM) vol. 4 n° 2 publication. Read more…
Learn more