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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 to 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
October 28, 2024
Pierre Poilievre would replace Liberal housing programs with tax cut on new homes (external link)
The Toronto Star quotes David Amborski, Director, Centre for Urban Research and Land Development, regarding Pierre Poilievre's proposal to cut the five-percent federal sales tax on newly-built homes that sell for less than $1 million.
October 18, 2024
Education News Canada features CUR's report on the City of Guelph's current supply of short-term land for housing and its adequacy.
October 3, 2024
Investors own 65 percent of Toronto's smaller condo units, StatsCan finds (external link)
The Toronto Star speaks with Frank Clayton, CUR Senior Research Fellow, regarding why developers are building smaller units, and locating less expensive land to help reduce building costs.
By: Manuela Vega
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