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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
July 2, 2026
Meet five long-serving TMU community members recognized for their years of service
Toronto Metropolitan University spotlights a few of the Long Service Milestone honourees, including CUR Founding Director, David Amborski, who reflects on his storied career with the School of Urban and Regional Planning over the past fifty years.
By: Savara Khokhar
June 30, 2026
Yahoo News speaks with CUR Director, Chris De Sousa, in their look at Canada's ongoing affordability crisis. De Sousa recommends that governments increase housing supply, streamline approvals and review development charges and infrastructure funding to support new builds without unnecessarily driving up costs. Housing affordability and the broader cost-of-living crisis now reinforce one another - leaving those with the fewest financial resources feeling the most pressure.
By: Sadaf Ahsan
June 28, 2026
Will Toronto’s $1.5B housing deal actually make homes more affordable? Experts weigh in - With the City of Toronto's announcement of a $1.5 billion deal to reduce development charges, NOW Toronto checks in with the Centre for Urban Research and Land Development on whether this funding will actually make a difference for renters and buyers. CUR Founding Director, David Amborski and Senior Research Fellow, Frank Clayton provide their analysis on this latest initiative to improve housing affordability.
By: Beatriz Ferreira
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