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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
April 27, 2026
The Canadian Press speaks with CUR Founding Director, David Amborski, regarding the City of Pickering's upcoming vote on a secondary housing development plan that could significantly transform the municipality's landscape. Amborski cites the lack of housing supply nationally, and that the lack of 'shovel-ready' lands plays a factor in the increase of housing prices.
By: Sharif Hassan
April 13, 2026
As part of their Spring Real Estate Survival Guide series, the Financial Post speaks with Frank Clayton, Senior Research Fellow, CUR, regarding whether the spring housing markets will see a turnaround from declining prices. Clayton cites that what we're seeing is a fairly similar housing cycle from the past, with the goverment attempting to bring more land and supply back to the market - however, admits that current geopolitical events make predictability harder than ever.
By: Garry Marr
April 8, 2026
The Toronto Star quotes CUR Founding Director, David Amborski, regarding CMHC's recent findings regarding business investment in the Canadian single-family housing stock. Amborski points out that the current real estate market downturn may be enticing investors to purchase single-family homes in cities where prices have dropped as a form of potential investment.
By: Victoria Gibson
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