Observing migrants' usage patterns of cyber-physical infrastructure
Project Lead(s)
Team Members
Farbod Abbasi, Houman Haghi, Kyle Fitzsimmons, Mahan Mollajafari, Isaac Otchere, Alemtsehay Subhatu
Sub-theme
Cyber-physical service infrastructure
The 'Cyber-physical service infrastructure' sub-theme explores how cyber-physical infrastructure influences migrant accessibility, opportunity, and integration outcomes. It examines the interplay between physical and social infrastructures, their impact on migrant support, and the role of infrastructure in shaping migration patterns.
Objective
As a first step in the sub-theme, this project seeks to develop a deeper understanding in terms of the cyber-physical service infrastructure needs, commercial and social activities, and usage patterns of migrants (upcoming, new, and settled), evolving residential pathways of new Canadians and their implications for migrant integration.
Research question(s)
- What is the state of current urban cyber-physical infrastructure and services in relation to migrant support?
- How do infrastructure usage patterns look for different groups of migrants?
- How are the cyber-physical and social infrastructure intertwined with each other?
Methodology
The project will primarily involve the development of revealed and stated preference surveys. Additionally, data from Statistics Canada, municipal surveys, and commercial datasets will be acquired, based on needs.
Status
The project is currently in progress.
Expected completion date: Winter 2026
Key words
Canadian migrant; cyber-physical infrastructure; migrant support; survey; usage patterns
