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The Centre for Urban Research and Land Development is an expert-led research Centre, dedicated to formulating policies and solutions to address the concerns confronting urban growth and change within the Greater Golden Horseshoe, as well as educating students to take leadership roles in these pursuits. Its orientation is founded on uniting economics and market analysis within the context and understanding of social and environmental considerations.
In The News
March 20, 2026
Will ‘Build Canada Homes’ move the needle in affordable homes? (external link)
In their look at the federal government's new Build Canada Homes, Crown Corporation, iPolitics speaks with CUR Founding Director, David Amborski, regarding the likelihood of the bill's success. Amborski points out that success will be contingent upon whether developers and non-profits have the capacity to deliver projects to scale, citing that the diversity of the housing crisis across the country requires a variety of different approaches.
By: Sydney Ko
February 28, 2026
‘Condo market not coming back’: Hamilton developers warn of continued job losses (external link)
The Hamilton Spectator quotes CUR Founding Director, David Amborski, in their look at Hamilton's condo market collapse. With municipalities calling on the province for 'development-charge holidays' to try to address growing infrastructure backlogs, Amborski points out that fee reductions can help mitigate increases down the line, and that if developers want to sell - and have the room to reduce prices - they'll do so in order to drive sales.
By: Teviah Moro
February 20, 2026
Who owns what? Developers spent millions buying land ahead of local annexation (external link)
In light of the City of Barrie's recent annexation of land from neighbouring Springwater and Oro-Medonte, CUR Founding Director, David Amborski, points out that an increase in land value is to be expected as the area is developed for housing, industrial and commercial properties. With an influx of population to Simcoe County, there is still a need for housing for families priced out of the Toronto market.
By: Jessica Smith Cross
Advisory Committee
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