September 6, 2019
How Toronto locals soured on Alphabet's neighborhood of the future
FastCompany references CUR's study on population growth in Toronto as part of its feature of Sidewalk Labs
By: Jared Lindzon
September 4, 2019
Canadians are clinging to affordable rents as long as they can
The Globe and Mail references CUR's study on population mobility as part of its feature on rents across Canada
By: Gail Johnson
August 6, 2019
T.O.'s transportation transformation
NextHome.ca references CUR's study on population growth in Toronto
August 2, 2019
Toronto has the lowest property tax among 35 major Ontario cities, a new report says
Reference to CUR's report on property taxes included in Star article on Toronto property taxes and city services
By: Jacob Lorinc
July 31, 2019
Housing development roaring along in Brampton, Bill 108 notwithstanding
The Pointer interviews CUR's Director, David Amborski, regarding the potential impact of Bill 108 on development in Brampton
By: Hiren Mansukhani
July 30, 2019
3 reasons why the mortgage stress test should not change (for now)
NewInHomes.com feature on CUR's study on the B-20 mortgage stress test
July 30, 2019
Toronto reigns supreme in North American construction
ConstructionDive feature quotes CUR Senior Researcher Frank Clayton regarding CUR's study on population growth in Toronto
By: Jenn Goodman
July 29, 2019
The Real Economy (video)
Bloomberg interviews CUR's Senior Researcher, Diana Petramala, on CUR's study on potential changes to the B-20 mortgage stress test.
July 25, 2019
CP24 Hot Property (video)
CP24 Hot Property references CUR's study on population mobility in the GTA
July 24, 2019
Less Torontonians are changing addresses compared to a decade ago
MortgageBrokerNews.ca feature quotes CUR Senior Researcher Frank Clayton on CUR's study on population mobility in the GTA
By: Ephraim Vecina
July 23, 2019
Toronto area housing mobility under pressure amid surging prices
Bloomberg interviews CUR's Senior Research Fellow, Frank Clayton, for its feature on CUR's study on population mobility in the GTA
July 23, 2019
The Morning Show (AM 640 Toronto (CFMJ-AM)) (audio)
The Morning Show interviews CUR's Senior Research Fellow, Frank Clayton, for its feature on CUR's study on population mobility in the GTA
July 23, 2019
Bulletins de nouvelle du 23 juillet, 2019
Radio-Canada (Toronto) interviews CUR's Research Fellow, John Clinkard, for its feature on CUR's study on population mobility in the GTA
July 23, 2019
Toronto's housing supply shortage could be preventing important life decisions
NewInHomes.com feature on CUR's study on population mobility in the GTA
July 23, 2019
People moving less due to high housing prices
CityTV feature on CUR's study on population mobility in the GTA
July 23, 2019
Mobility rates across Canada
CTV Morning Live Ottawa feature on CUR's study on population mobility in the GTA
July 23, 2019
People in Toronto are moving homes a lot less than they used to
BlogTO feature quotes CUR's Senior Research Fellow, Frank Clayton, on CUR's study on population mobility in the GTA
By: Mira Miller
July 22, 2019
Mobility rate of Toronto homeowners has declined markedly because of weak housing construction
Feature by the Globe and Mail on CUR's study on population mobility in the GTA
By: Janet McFarland
July 22, 2019
Fewer housing options have Torontonians moving less, report says
Star feature on CUR's study on population mobility in the GTA
By: Tess Kalinowski
July 19, 2019
Toronto's astonishing growth: Will it matter to Buffalo?
The Buffalo News interviews CUR's Senior Research Fellow, Frank Clayton, regarding population growth trends in Toronto
By: Caitlin Dewey
July 11, 2019
InterRent Announces $155 Million Acquisition in Montreal
GuruFocus.com references CUR's study on population growth in North America as part of its feature on real estate acquisitions in Montreal
July 4, 2019
First-Time Home Buyer Incentive Can Save You Up to $286 on Monthly Mortgage
RealInsights references CUR's study on Millennials entering the housing market in its feature on the first-time home buyer incentives
By: Shantae Campbell
July 2, 2019
Why there's no hope on the horizon for Toronto's housing crisis
TVO references CUR's takeaways from the 2018 Census in its feature on housing affordability in Toronto
By: John Michael McGrath
June 30, 2019
Millennials vs Housing
RECCanada interviews CUR's Senior Resarcher, Diana Petramala, on the housing affordability problems for millennials in Toronto
By: Spencer Maxwell
June 24, 2019
GTA Expected to Grow 40 Per Cent by 2041
RealInsights references CUR's study on Toronto's population growth comparative to the United States and Canada
By: Shantae Campbell
June 18, 2019
InterRent REIT Announces $175 Million Equity Offering to Fund Property Acquisitions in the City of Montreal
GlobalNewswire references CUR's study on population growth in major metropolitan areas in the United States and Canada
June 18, 2019
Fastest Growing City
The Ontario Home Builders' monthly newsletter references CUR's study on Toronto's population growth comparative to the United States and Canada
June 13, 2019
Boomers Delaying Their Downsizing
CTV references CUR's study on CUR's study on millennial housing
June 12, 2019
When it comes to housing, you don't have to trade affordability for livability
The National Post references CUR's study on Toronto's population growth comparative to the United States and Canada
By: Murtaza Haider and Stephen Moranis
June 12, 2019
Why Kawhi Leonard Needs Toronto, As Much as Toronto Needs Kawhi Leonard
RE/MAX references CUR's study on Toronto's population growth comparative to the United States and Canada in its latest blog post
By: Lydia McNutt
June 8, 2019
Most boomers likely won't downsize for another 20 years - too late for millennials
Global News feature on demographic changes and the Canadian housing market references CUR's study on millennial housing
By: Erica Alini
June 7, 2019
Toronto Population is Fastest Growing in North America
RE/MAX feature on CUR's study on population growth in Toronto compared to its counterparts in the United States and Canada
By: Lydia McNutt
June 5, 2019
Doug Ford Opens Up Toronto to Taller Buildings and More of Them
HuffingtonPost references CUR's study on Toronto's population growth comparative to the United States and Canada
By: Daniel Tencer
June 7, 2019
Census Data Reveals Toronto Fastest Growing City in Both Canada and the U.S.
Build-Ing.ca cites CUR's comparative study on population growth in Canada and the United States
June 5, 2019
InterRent Announces $38 Million Aquisition in Montreal
DigitalJournal.com cites CUR's comparative study on population growth in Canada and the United States as part of its discussion on the real estate landscape in Montreal
June 4, 2019
A better way to make housing more affordable
National Post interviews CUR's Senior Research Fellow, Frank Clayton, regarding inclusionary zoning and the Toronto housing market
By: Josh Dehass
June 4, 2019
The Downside of Toronto's Rapid Growth
CityNews feature on CUR's study on population growth in Toronto compared to its counterparts in the United States and Canada
June 4, 2019
Toronto Ranked #1 For Population Growth In North America
Narcity feature on CUR's study on population growth in Toronto compared to its counterparts in the United States and Canada
By: Jordyn Posluns
June 3, 2019
Toronto: fastest growing city in North America
Radio Canada International article looks at CUR's study on population growth in Toronto compared to its counterparts in the United States and Canada
By: Marc Montgomery
June 2, 2019
Toronto Is The Fastest-Growing City In U.S. And Canada, And That's Not Good
HuffPost Canada interviews CUR's Senior Research Fellow, Frank Clayton, regarding CUR's comparative study on population growth in Canada and the United States
By: Daniel Tencer
May 17, 2019
A first-time homebuyer's guide to land transfer and property tax in Ontario
Livabl_ interviews CUR's Director, David Amborski, in an article aimed at providing guidance for first-time homebuyers in Ontario
By: Jenny Morris
May 16, 2019
The complete homebuyer's guide to property tax breaks and rebates in Ontario
Livabl_ quotes CUR's Director, David Amborski, as part of its series on residential property taxes in Ontario
By: Jenny Morris
May 16, 2019
Surplus land can ease province's affordable housing challenge: Report
ConstructConnect.ca references CUR's report on surplus lands in Ontario in regards to public consultations regarding the Housing Supply Action Plan
By: Angela Gismondi
May 16, 2019
GTA has 2,000 possible sites to build new housing: Report
RENX.ca interviews CUR's Director, David Amborski, in regards to CUR's report on surplus lands in Ontario
By: Steve McLean
May 7, 2019
Toronto-area politicians rally against Ford's housing-supply plan
Representative from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing references CUR's research in quote in the Globe and Mail.
By: Stephen Cook
May 5, 2019
City adding 31 skyscrapers by 2024
The Toronto Sun quotes CUR's Senior Researcher, Diana Petramala, in an article on high-rise development in Toronto
By: Jane Stevenson
May 2, 2019
'Unicorn sites' aplenty in Toronto
Reference to CUR's report on surplus lands as part of a larger discussion of underutilized land in Toronto by MortgageBrokerNews.ca
By: Neil Sharma
May 1, 2019
How Ontario can amp up affordable housing development
NewInHomes.com features CUR's report on the potential of using public surplus lands to create more affordable housing
By: Sam Reiss
April 30, 2019
Sell public surplus land to create affordable housing: report
Overview of CUR's report on the potential of using public surplus lands to create more affordable housing by the Peterborough Examiner
April 30, 2019
Affordable housing announcement a taste of what's to come?
MortgageBrokerNews.ca quotes extensively from CUR's report on the potential of using public surplus lands to create more affordable housing
By: Neil Sharma
April 29, 2019
Use surplus public lands 'more aggressively' to create affordable housing, researcher says
CBC News interview with CUR's Senior Researcher, Diana Petramala, regarding the use of public surplus lands
By: Muriel Draaisma
April 29, 2019
200 affordable units to be built after province sells surplus downtown site
Report in the Star on the sale of provincial site in downtown Toronto features discussion of CUR's report on surplus lands
By: Tess Kalinowski
April 28, 2019
Newstalk 1010 with Tim Hudak
CUR's Director, David Amborski, interviewed on the Tim Hudak show in regards to CUR's report on the potential uses of surplus lands in Ontario
April 28, 2019
Toronto suspends loan program for Regent Park, other community housing areas
The Globe and Mail interviewed CUR's Senior Research Fellow, Frank Clayton, in regards to its article on the cancellation of the City of Toronto's loan program for residents of community housing areas
By: Meagan Campbell
April 26, 2019
Obsolete land the solution to GTA housing woes: Report
The Toronto Sun quotes CUR's Senior Research Fellow, Frank Clayton, in its feature on CUR's report on potential uses for surplus lands in Ontario
By: Joe Warmington
April 14, 2019
Government should encourage development along Toronto transit hubs
CUR's report on Transit Oriented Development featured in opinion piece by CEO of Ontario Real Estate Association in Toronto.com
By: Tim Hudak
April 2, 2019
Taking another look at increasing property taxes in Toronto
NewinHomes feature on CUR's blog on property taxes in Toronto regarding single-detached homes
March 30, 2019
Should Canada charge drivers to use roads during rush hour?
CUR's Director, David Amborski, quoted in Global News article on the pros and cons of charging tolls for the use of GTA roads
By: Jane Gerster
March 16, 2019
Why it's so hard to get housing into Toronto's 'yellowbelt' neighbourhoods - and how experts say it can be done
CUR's Senior Research Fellow Frank Clayton interviewed for Star feature on incorporating more missing middle into Toronto neighbourhoods
By: Tess Kalinowski
March 15, 2019
Lots of room for more people to live near Ottawa's transit centres, Ryerson report says
Feature in the OttawaStart.com on CUR's study on Transit Oriented Development and housing in Ontario
By: Devyn Barrie
March 15, 2019
Unlocking Growth
CUR's Senior Researcher Diana Petramala interviewed for feature in the Novae Res Urbis on CUR's study on Transit Oriented Development and housing in Ontario
Posted with permission of the publisher of NRU Publishing Inc. Original article first appeared in Novae Res Urbis – Toronto Edition, Vol. 23, No. 11, Friday, March 15, 2019. By: Rachael Williams
March 12, 2019
Rye gets $7 million to "beautify" Gould and Victoria streets
CUR's Director David Amborski quoted in feature in the Eyeopener on municipal funding for revitalization of main entrance to Ryerson's campus
By: Sherina Harris
March 12, 2019
A new push for housing density
CUR's Senior Researcher Diana Petramala interviewed for feature in the Globe and Mail regarding the CUR study on Transit Oriented Development and housing in Ontario
By: Shane Dingman
March 11, 2019
Developers and realtors ask Queen's Park: How far are you willing to go?
TVO references CUR study on Transit Oriented Development and housing in Ontario
By: John Michael McGrath
March 10, 2019
Municipal Politicians, NIMBYs blamed for housing shortage
Reference to CUR study on Transit Oriented Development and housing in Ontario by Mortgage Broker News
By: Neil Sharma
March 8, 2019
Ontario housing industry advocating for more density around transit lines
CUR's study on transit oriented zoning and its implications for housing in Ontario referenced in Bloomberg interview with Joe Vaccaro of OHBA (video)
March 8, 2019
Rezoning for transit oriented development is the key to new housing supply
NewinHomes feature of CUR's report on transit oriented zoning and its implications for housing in Ontario
By: NewinHomes
March 8, 2019
Realtors, home builders urge province to loosen zoning rules around transit hubs
Ottawa Citizen article on CUR's report on transit oriented zoning and increasing housing in Ontario
March 7, 2019
Realtors and builders urge province to allow more development above transit stations
CBC feature on CUR's report on transit oriented zoning and partnership with Ontario Real Estate Association and Ontario Home Builders' Association
March 7, 2019
Housing associations call on province to encourage development near transit hubs
Article in Muskoka411 regarding discussion of CUR's report on transit oriented zoning and partnership with Ontario Real Estate Association and Ontario Home Builders' Association
By: Maddie Binning
March 7, 2019
Taxes on average-price home to go up $104 in 2019 after council approves hike
CUR's report on property taxes in the GTA referenced in CP24 analysis of new City of Toronto budget
By: Chris Fox
March 7, 2019
Realtors and home builders urge Ontario to loosen zoning rules near transit hubs
CTV News features discussion of CUR's report on transit oriented zoning and partnership with Ontario Real Estate Association and Ontario Home Builders' Association
By: Shawn Jeffords
March 7, 2019
Here's how much more you'll pay in property taxes in 2019 - and where the money's going
CUR's report on property taxes in the GTA referenced in the discussion of the City of Toronto's budget by the CBC
By: Lauren Pelley
March 7, 2019
Housing industry wants province to force cities to build near transit
The Star features CUR's report on transit oriented development in Ontario
By: Tess Kalinowski
March 6, 2019
Toronto has the sixth lowest property tax in the GTHA: report
The Daily Hive feature on CUR's report on property taxes and infrastructure in the GTHA
By: Ainsley Smith
March 4, 2019
Report says Toronto property taxes could handle 20% rise
Discussion of CUR's report on property taxes and infrastructure in the GTHA in UrbanToronto.ca
By: Ryan Debergh
March 4, 2019
Toronto budget heading for final approval still has $79 million hole in it
Reference to CUR's report on property taxes included in discussion on debate on the new Toronto budget
By: Jennifer Pagliaro
March 4, 2019
City council to debate property taxes and garbage rates (video)
GlobalNews feature on Toronto budget mentions CUR's report on property taxes in the City of Toronto
March 4, 2019
Are low property taxes hurting Toronto? (video)
CityNews feature on Toronto budget mentions CUR's report on property taxes in the City of Toronto
March 3, 2019
Toronto poised to OK budget: taxes, water, garbage up
CUR's report on property taxes and infrastructure in the GTA referenced in Toronto Sun article on new City of Toronto budget
By: Antonella Artuso
March 1, 2019
Study out of Ryerson says Toronto can pay more in property taxes (audio)
Discussion on Moore in the Morning on CUR's report on property taxes in the City of Toronto
March 1, 2019
Ryerson study says Toronto has room to raise property taxes (video)
CP24 feature on CUR's report on property taxes in the City of Toronto
March 1, 2019
Torontonians can afford 20 percent more in taxes: report
CityTV interview with CUR's Director, David Amborski, on CUR's report on property taxes in the City of Toronto
By: Ginella Massa
March 1, 2019
Study says Toronto pays less property taxes than most (video)
CP24 feature on CUR's report on property taxes in the City of Toronto
March 1, 2019
Study says Torontonians are overdue for a rise in property taxes (audio)
680 News report on CUR's report on property taxes in the City of Toronto
March 1, 2019
Toronto has sixth lowest property tax in GTA. But that could change
Toronto Storey's feature on CUR's report on property taxes and infrastructure in the GTA
By: Isabelle Khoo
March 1, 2019
Report calls for 20 per cent tax hikes for Torontonians
680News feature on CUR's report on property taxes in the GTA
March 1, 2019
Report calls for 20 percent tax hike for Torontonians
CityTV feature on CUR's report on property taxes in the City of Toronto
March 1, 2019
Property taxes are the obvious solution to Toronto's revenue crisis
CUR's report on property taxes and infrastructure in the GTA referenced in the Star
By: Edward Keenan
February 28, 2019
Is it time to consider increasing Toronto's property taxes?
Review of CUR's report on Toronto property taxes subject of NewinHomes blog
February 28, 2019
Toronto property tax rates among the lowest across GTA, report says
Interview with Senior Research Fellow Frank Clayton on CUR's report on property taxes and infrastructure in the GTA featured in the Globe and Mail
By: Jeff Gray
February 28, 2019
Toronto has room to hike property taxes by 20% to fund city services, researchers say
CBC Toronto features CUR's report on property taxes and infrastructure in the GTA
By: Lauren Pelley
February 28, 2019
Ryerson study concludes Torontonians could pay far more in property taxes
CUR's Senior Research Fellow Frank Clayton interviewed in the Star regarding CUR's report on property taxes and infrastructure in the GTA
By: David Rider
February 27, 2019
Millennials don't want to be stuck in condos, Mr. Morneau
The Globe and Mail quotes CUR's report on Millennial preferences for ground-related housing in the GTA
By: Konrad Yakabuski
February 27, 2019
"Stuck in the middle: 'missing middle' housing in T.O. findable but dire change needed: report."
Senior Research Fellow Frank Clayton interviewed by the Toronto Sun on CUR's report on increasing missing middle housing in Toronto
By: Paul Barker
February 16, 2019
NewsTalk 1010 Ask the Experts: Toronto Real Estate Board
NewsTalk 1010's segment from the Toronto Real Estate Board's Economic Summit includes CUR's Senior Researcher Frank Clayton's presentation on increasing missing middle housing in Toronto as based on our recent report
February 15, 2019
Toronto area real estate market off to a good start for the year
Toronto.com feature on TREB's Market Year in Review and Outlook Report references CUR's submission on encouraging more 'missing middle' housing in the GGH
By: Garry Bhaura
February 12, 2019
What we learned from TREB's Market Year in Review and Outlook Report, 2019
Article by RealInsights on TREB's Market Year in Review and Outlook Report references CUR's submission on encouraging more 'missing middle' housing in the GGH
By: Shantae Campbell
February 12, 2019
How Ryerson's expansion will change Yonge street
Feature in the Eyeopener on the Ryerson expansion quotes CUR's Senior Research Fellow, Frank Clayton, regarding the impact on Yonge street
By: Jonathan Braun
February 11, 2019
How to increase the supply of missing middle housing in Toronto
CUR's report on increasing the supply of missing middle housing in Toronto featured in NewinHomes.com
January 8, 2019
'Renovictions' Set to Rise in Canada in 2019, Rentals.ca Report Predicts
CUR's Frank Clayton in the Huffington Post's feature on the Toronto's rental market
By: Jessica Chin
January 4, 2019
Toronto's condo market expected to moderate in 2019
CUR's David Amborski quoted in the Star's feature on forecasts for Toronto's condo market in 2019
By: Tess Kalinowski
December 14, 2018
Car-Owning Households up by 355,000 in the GTHA, 88,000 in the City of Toronto and 26,000 in the Toronto Core since 2006
CUR's blog on car-owning households in the GTHA featured in the Municipal Information Network
December 3, 2018
Boosting supply is no. 1 job, Ontario's housing minister says
CUR's seminar on the housing affordability challenge in the GTA mentioned in the Star's interview with Steve Clark, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing for Ontario
By: Tess Kalinowski
November 13, 2018
Two big ideas to address Toronto's housing crisis now
The Tyee quotes CUR's David Amborski regarding the use of surplus lands to increase the availability of affordable housing in Toronto
By: Seila Rizvic
October 28, 2018
85-storey condominium to be built near Ryerson campus
The Eyeopener quotes CUR's David Amborski regarding the impact of property taxes on businesses and the condo development at Yonge and Gerrard
By: Madison Wong
October 15, 2018
Why students and seniors make the best roomies
LocalLove quotes CUR's Frank Clayton in its feature on Toronto's Homeshare pilot project
By: Kristy Woudstra
October 15, 2018
Building more missing middle housing is only half the battle
CUR's report on costs estimates for new townhouse developments featured in the Toronto Star's new homes section
By: Lucas
October 12, 2018
Millennials from GTA fear they will never own a home Editorial in The Star references CUR's report on the challenges facing millennials and housing affordability in the GTA
By: David Wilkes
October 11, 2018
Boost townhouse supply to fill housing's 'missing middle' report says
The Star interviews Frank Clayton regarding CUR's latest report on the cost of townhouse developments and the need to address housing affordability in the GTA
By: Tess Kalinowski
October 11, 2018
Could this approach to development make affordable GTA housing a reality?
Livabl's features CUR's Diana Petramala's views on residential zoning in its coverage of the Ontario Real Estate Association’s 2018 Ontario Housing Summit
By: Sarah Niedoba
October 5, 2018
94 per cent of GTA millennials worry young people won't be able to afford a home
The Star references CUR's study on millennials and the GTA housing market in article on opinion polls on housing in the region
By: Marta Marychuck
August 21, 2018
As a planning tool, 'inclusionary planning' is deeply flawed
Toronto Sun references CUR's recommendations on increasing housing affordability in the GGH
By: David Wilkes
July 27, 2018
You can't have a complete community without employment
CUR's report on challenges to creating complete communities in the GGH featured in the Toronto Star's new homes section
By: Lucas
July 23, 2018
An action plan to improve housing affordability in the GGH
CUR's recommendations on improving housing affordability in the GGH featured in the Toronto Star's new homes section
By: Lucas
July 20, 2018
Three Myths About the 2018 Canadian Housing Market, According to Experts
CUR's senior researcher Diana Petramala discusses the interplay of supply and demand on the Canadian housing market
By: Sarah Niedoba
July 18, 2018
Build More Diverse Housing Options to Meet Demand Ryerson Action Plan Advises
CUR's Director David Amborski interviewed in the Toronto Star regarding CUR's policy recommendations for increasing housing affordability in the GGH
By: Tamar Harris
July 15, 2018
Dealership's Face a Problem: Less Land, Large Inventories
CUR's Diana Petramala discusses the far-reaching impact of the high cost of land in the GTA
By: John Irwin
July 11, 2018
The Student Scramble for Affordable Housing
The research of CUR's Frank Clayton's on affordable housing in the GTA referenced in The Varsity
By: Raafia Shahid
June 22, 2018
Will Multi-Family Starts Continue to Dominate the Canadian Housing Market?
CUR's report on Millennials and housing referenced in the Journal of Commerce
By: Peter Caulfield
June 15, 2018
How Can Doug Ford Fix Toronto Area Housing?
Panel including CUR's David Amborski interviewed in regard to housing affordability in the GTA in the Toronto Star
By: Tess Kalinowski
June 9, 2018
Everyone Must Work Together to Create Supply of Housing Millennials can Afford
CUR's report on Millennial housing preferences referenced in The Toronto Star
By: David Wilkes
June 7, 2018
OREA Presidential Podcast Episode 3 - A Generation Stuck in Apartments?
Interview with CUR's Frank Clayton on Tim Hudak's podcast on Newstalk 1010 regarding CUR's report on Millennial housing preferences
May 29, 2018
Is Condo Living Just a Phase for GTHA Millennials?
Interview with CUR's Frank Clayton regarding CUR's report on Millennial housing preferences published in CondoBusiness (REMNI Network)
By: Michelle Ervin
May 28, 2018
Wave of Millennial Homebuyers Coming to Toronto Area in Next 10 Year: Urban Policy Expert
BNN interviews CUR's Diana Petramala regarding Millennials entering the housing market
May 24, 2018
Millennials Aren't Abandoning Home Ownership, Just Delaying It - and the Coming Wave Will Be Huge
The National Post article examines findings of CUR's report on Millennial housing preferences
By: Murtaza Haider and Stephen Moranis
May 22, 2018
Toronto-Area Millennials Want Their Own Backyards, Report Says
CUR's report on Millennial housing preferences and the challenges of Toronto's housing affordability featured in The Toronto Star
By: Tamar Harris
May 22, 2018
Toronto Millennials Dream of Backyards But Are Stuck in Condos - Report
CUR's report on affordability and Millennial housing preferences examined in CTV feature
By: Graham Slaughter
May 22, 2018
New Report Finds Millennials are Still Clinging to Their Home Ownership Dreams
CUR's report on Millennial housing preferences featured in CBC article
By: Ryan Patrick Jones
May 22, 2018
Ontario Real Estate Association Not Backing Down from Toronto Affordability Message
Canadian Press article references CUR's report on Millennial preferences for ground-based housing
By: Tara Deschamps
May 10, 2018
Why Toronto Needs More Townhouses
CUR's Frank Clayton's research on housing affordability featured in tvo
By: Josh Dehaas
May 9, 2018
King Street Pilot a 'mismatch' between transit planning and development: Study
CUR's Diana Petramala's research on the King St. Pilot Project featured in the Daily Hive
By: Yasmin Aboelsaud
May 4, 2018
Moore in the Morning - With John Moore (Newstalk 1010 Toronto (CFRB-AM)) Reference to CUR's Diana Petramala's research on the King St. Pilot Project
May 3, 2018
Future residents likely to push King St. streetcars back past limits, study finds
CUR's Diana Petramala's research on the King St. Pilot Project featured in the Toronto Star
By: Julie Gignac
May 2, 2018
Ontario Needs an Evidence-Based Strategy to Expand Housing Supply
CUR’s Frank Clayton in a Globe & Mail op-ed commentary recommends concrete steps to increase the supply of family-friendly ground-related and stacked townhomes in the GTA to meet the demands of millennials
May 1, 2018
Greenbelt About-Face Speaks Volumes about Doug Ford
CUR's Frank Clayton quoted in the Toronto Star
By: The Star Editorial Board
April 26, 2018
CityNews at 6 (Citytv Toronto (CITY-TV))
CUR's Diana Petramala interviewed on the King Street Pilot Project
April 11, 2018
Planning changes are key to increasing land supply
Toronto Star news blog references research essay by CUR's Frank Clayton
By: Sam Reiss
April 6, 2018
Market-Based Housing - Transition Briefing: Land Use Planning Reform is Key to Restoring Housing Affordability in the Greater Golden Horseshoe
30 on 30 Transition Briefing in Ontario 360
By: Frank Clayton
April 4, 2018
'On the Money' with Peter Armstrong (CBC Montreal (CBMT-TV))
CUR's David Amborski interviewed on the drop in Toronto home sales
March 1, 2018
Tumbling Toronto home sales signal a return to normal market, say analysts
CUR's David Amborski quoted in Toronto Star article
By: Tess Kalinowski
February 28, 2018
Toronto's housing supply challenge and the growth plan paradox
CUR's Frank Clayton quoted in Reuters article
By: Nichola Saminather and Matt Scuffman
February 26, 2018
How much is a lack of supply driving up GTA home prices? More than you think, according to this expert
CUR's Diana Petramala quoted in BuzzBuzzNews Canada article
By: Sarah Niedoba
February 2, 2018
Can Toronto turn a patch of urban wasteland into Amazon's jewel?
CUR's Frank Clayton, quoted in the Globe and Mail
By: Janet McFarland
December 14, 2017
Toronto-area builders point again to land shortage
CUR's Frank Clayton and David Amborski mentioned in Globe and Mail
By: Shane Dingman
December 1, 2017
Detached home or condo? Vaughan comes up with a compromise
CUR Senior Research Fellow, Frank Clayton quoted in the Toronto Star
By: Noor Javed
October 25, 2017
This expert thinks Ontario's foreign buyers' tax could help combat housing affordability in a new way
BuzzBuzzHome News references blog entry by CUR Senior Researcher, Diana Petramala
By: Sarah Niedoba
October 10, 2017
The factors influencing Toronto's real estate market this fall (and beyond)
CUR Senior Researcher, Diana Petramala quoted in BuzzBuzzNews
By: Josh Shrman
September 26, 2017
"Why High Park Ave. may be Toronto's ideal street"
CUR Senior Researcher, Diana Petramala quoted in Toronto Star article
By: Tess Kalinowski
July 20, 2017
"Millennials choosing the Region"
CUR Senior Research Fellow, Dr. Frank Clayton quoted in Waterloo Region Record article
By: Jeff Outhit
July 14, 2017
CUR Report referenced in Daily Commerical News article, "Report slams slow Ontario building approvals"
By: Don Wall
June 16, 2017
CUR Report mentioned in Troy Media article, "How fighting urban sprawl inflates housing prices"
By: Wendell Cox
June 1, 2017
Interview with CUR Director, David Amborski, for CBC News article on Development Charges, Who pays for the cost of growth? Iqaluit mayor says 'we're in trouble.'
By: Angela Hill
May 3, 2017
CUR seminar mentioned in newinhomes.com article, "5 factors preventing new housing supply from meeting demand"
May 3, 2017
CUR Director, David Amborski quoted in the Globe and Mail, "Defanging the housing price monster"
By: John Lorinc
April 26, 2017
CUR Report mentioned in Mortgage Broker News article, "University weighs in on supply issues"
By: Justin da Rosa
April 25, 2017
CUR Report mentioned in Toronto Sun article, "Obsolete land the solution to GTA housing woes: Report"
By: Joe Warmington
April 25, 2017
CUR Report mentioned in Huffington Post Canada article, "Toronto Housing Crisis Caused by Government-Induced Land Shortage"
By: Daniel Tencer
April 25, 2017
CUR Senior Research Fellow, Dr. Frank Clayton quoted in the Globe and Mail "Report blames Ontario's 2006 growth plan for soaring house prices"
By: Janet McFarland
March 17, 2017
CUR Director, David Amborski, quoted in Urban Toronto article; "Toronto's Housing Crisis: A problem of Supply or Demand?"
By: Stefan Novakovic
January 26, 2017
CUR Senior Research Fellow, Frank Clayton quoted in The Globe and Mail Report on Business Magazine: Why can't I buy a house with a yard?
By: John Daly, Senior Editor, The Globe and Mail
November 7, 2016
CUR Director, David Amborski, quoted in Toronto Star article: Major unknowns, risk in funding Tory's SmartTrack plan remain ahead of vote By: Jennifer Pagliaro, City Hall Reporter, The Toronto Star
October 2016
CUR mentioned in article posted on condo.ca
Housing market "madness" more than simple problem of supply and demand
October 30, 2016
Is Ontario's anti-sprawl policy really that smart?
By: Tess Kalinowski, Real Estate Reporter, The Toronto Star
October 28, 2016
Online coverage of CUR's seminar, "Economics and Land Use Planning in the GGH" in Crains: Toronto's constricted land supply is critically low, real estate panel says
By: Geoff Martin
October 25, 2016
Frank Clayton quoted in The Globe and Mail Why the Ontario housing market is rigged against millennials
By: Margaret Wente
October 6, 2016
Frank Clayton quoted in Post City Torontol Faceoff: Frank Clayton and Brad Lamb debate whether Toronto should impose a tax on foreign buyers of real estate
By: Post City Staff
September 21, 2016
CUR Director, David Amborski, quoted in Urban Toronto article; "The Greenbelt: Does Smart Growth Policy Impact Affordability?"
BY: Stefan Novakovic
August 2016
CUR blog mentioned in article posted on condo.ca
Housing market “madness” more than simple problem of supply and demand
August 15, 2016
CUR Report featured in Globe and Mail: Lack of supply driving GTA house price surge, studies say
By: Tasmin McMahon, Real Estate Reporter, The Globe and Mail
July 30, 2016
CUR Senior Research Fellow Frank Clayton quoted on Hamilton's housing market.
Hamilton housing declared 'overvalued': What it means
By: Kelly Bennett, CBC News
July 29, 2016
CUR Senior Research Fellow Frank Clayton quoted on Toronto housing market.
'It's simply not possible': Why home ownership is out of reach for millennials in Toronto
By: Nicole Gibillini, BNN
July 28, 2016
Business Day (Business News Network (BNN-TV))
CUR Senior Research Fellow Frank Clayton interviewed on taxing foreign buyers.
July 26, 2016
CUR Senior Research Fellow Frank Clayton quoted on foreign investment in Ontario.
Ontario cautious on taxing foreign home buyers
By: Tess Kalinowski, Real Estate Reporter, The Toronto Star
July 6, 2016
The Business News (Business News Network (BNN-TV)
CUR Senior Research Fellow, Dr. Frank Clayton, discusses why land-use planning may be partly to blame for rising home prices on Business News Network with Amber Kanwar and Jon Erlichman.
June 30, 2016
The Close (Business News Network (BNN-TV))
CUR Director, David Amborski interviewed on housing market prices.
June 24, 2016
Bursting the Bubble: Economists Take on Housing
By: Geordie Gordon
Posted with permission of the publisher of NRU Publishing Inc. Original article first appeared in Novae Res Urbis – Toronto Edition, Vol. 20 No. 25, Friday, June 24, 2016.
June 22, 2016
To support affordable housing, look at Toronto's land-use planning regime
By: Frank Clayton, Contributed to The Globe and Mail
June 21, 2016
Economist still sees suburbia in Toronto real estate future
By: Tess Kalinowski, Real Estate Reporter, The Toronto Star
June 7, 2016
CUR Senior Research Fellow, Dr. Frank Clayton, on Business News Network with Michael Hainsworth.
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March 9, 2016
"Vaughan's Model: Policy Direction on Section 37 Urged"
Posted with permission of the publisher of NRU Publishing Inc. Original article first appeared in Novae Res Urbis – GTA Edition, Vol. 19 No. 10, Wednesday, March 9, 2016.
March 7, 2016
"Toronto's hot housing market drives big bidding wars in suburbs"
By: Tamsin McMahon, published in the Report on Businesses section of the Globe and Mail.
February 17, 2016
"Strong 905 Industrial Growth"
Posted with permission of the publisher of NRU Publishing Inc. Original article first appeared in Novae Res Urbis – GTA Edition, Vol. 19 No. 7, Wednesday, February 17, 2016.
February 4, 2016
"Revitalizing Ontario's cities means overhauling sewers and pipes"
By: John Michael McGrath, Digital Producer, TVO. Mentions CUR Senior Research Fellow, Dr. Frank Clayton
November 30, 2015
CUR releases a policy report: "Density Benefit Incentives in Metro Vancouver: Lessons for the Greater Golden Horseshoe"
By: Adam Mattinson, Consultant, Hemson Consulting Ltd.
November 23, 2015
CUR releases a working paper: "Overcoming barriers and facilitiating brownfield redevelopment in the GTHA: A review of results from interviews with private sector stakeholders"
By: Dr. Chris De Sousa, Director, School of Urban and Regional Planning, Ryerson University
David Amborski and Dr. Frank Clayton's commentary published in the Globe and Mail's Report on Business section: The impact of supply-side economics on Toronto's rising house prices
October 28, 2015
Inclusionary zoning lessons learned: American Experience
By: Leah Wong. Posted with permission of the publisher of NRU Publishing Inc. Original article first appeared in Novae Res Urbis - GTA Edition, Vol. 18 No.42, Wednesday, October 28, 2015.
September 1, 2015
"House hunters make personal pleas in hot markets"
By: Sophia Harris on www.cbc.ca
August 22, 2015
Livable Cities rankings: what do they actually mean?
By: www.cbc.ca
June 10, 2015
Serviced Land Supply: Municipalities Failing to Meet Need By: Leah Wong
Posted with permission of the publisher of NRU Publishing Inc. Original article first appeared in Novae Res Urbis - GTA Edition, Vol. 18 No.23, Wednesday, June 10, 2015.
June 4, 2015
High GTA housing prices blamed on lack of serviced land
By: Steven McLean on www.renx.ca
June 4, 2015
CUR announces the recipient of the 2015 Michael Wilson/CUR MRP Award
June 1, 2015
"Decline in house construction deserves provincial attention"
By: Susan Pigg on www.thestar.com
April 10, 2015
Dr. Frank Clayton of CUR delivers keynote address at the 2015 Manitoba Planning Conference
February 27, 2015
"Commentary on Land Transfer Tax"
Posted with permission of the Publisher of NRU Publishing Inc. Original article first appeared in Novae Res Urbis - Toronto Edition, Vol. 19 No. 9, Friday, February 27, 2015.
January 28, 2015
"Paying for Infrastructure"
Posted with permission of the Publisher of NRU Publishing Inc. Original article first appeared in Novae Res Urbis - GTA Edition, Vol. 18 No. 4, Wednesday, January 28, 2015.
January 2015
Funding Shift: Ontario municipalities must fund growth-related infrastructure through user charges
This article has been posted with permission from WaterCanada.net. The article ran in the January/February 2015 issue of Water Canada magazine.
December 12, 2014
"Improving Housing Options"
Posted with permission of the Publisher of NRU Publishing Inc. Original article first appeared in Novae Res Urbis - Toronto Edition, Vol. 18 No. 49, Friday, December 12, 2014.
November 21, 2014
"A plan to ease burden on new neighbours"
By: BILD's Bryan Tuckey on www.thestar.com
November 12, 2014
"Ryerson releases water policy report"
Posted with permission of the Publisher of NRU Publishing Inc. Original article first appeared in Novae Res Urbis - Greater Toronto Area Edition, Vol. 17 No. 45, Wednesday, November 12, 2014.
November 7, 2014
"Funding growth-related infrastructure"
Posted with permission of the Publisher of NRU Publishing Inc. Original article first appeared in Novae Res Urbis - Toronto Edition, Vol. 18 No. 44, Friday, November 7, 2014.
July 16, 2014
"Questioning the growth plan - Market Leading Policy?"
Posted with permission of the Publisher of NRU Publishing Inc. Original article first appeared in Novae Res Urbis - Greater Toronto Area Edition, Vol. 17 No. 29, Wednesday, July 16, 2014.
July 11, 2014
"Vancouver's rising debt being approached with caution"
By: Jeff Lee on www.vancouversun.com
May, 2014
"Can the Toronto Region Meet these Surprisingly Robust Long-Term Economic Forecasts?"
In his review of economic reports for the Toronto Region published by the Toronto Region Board of Trade, Dr. Clayton concurs with the Board's focus on the Toronto economic region as a whole and believes the Board is providing a very positive contribution to the debate on how to ensure continued strong economic growth in the region and rising productivity of its labour force. However, he has reservations about whether the long-term forecasts are achievable without a strong regional-level government structure. The article was published in the spring 2014 issue of The Land Economist.
December 2, 2013
Dr. Frank A. Clayton Appointed as Senior Research Fellow of CUR
David Amborski, Director of the Centre for Urban Research and Land Development, is pleased to announcement the appointment of Dr. Frank Clayton as a Senior Research Fellow at CUR. Frank’s career as an urban and real estate economist extends over several decades. He is a graduate in Economics from the University of Wisconsin and Queen’s University. His employment experience includes a stint with Statistics Canada and CMHC. He was President of Clayton Research Associates Ltd., an economic consulting firm he established, for 25 years before it was acquired by Altus Group. He is also a self-employed economist specializing in the impact of environmental factors on property values and the highest and best use of property.
Frank along with David Amborski and Patrick O’Hanlon, was instrumental in the establishment of CUR. He is a member of CUR’s Management Committee.
November 15, 2013
CUR Gives Students Inside Look at City-Building Initiatives
The Centre for Urban Research and Land Development is an expert-led research organization that focuses on the role of economics and market analysis in urban policy development, teaching and public education. Researchers will explore the economic aspects of urban land development issues including infrastructure, transit, land-based taxes, exactions and funding programs. The goal of the in-depth research is to produce recommendations and solutions that will help inform policy-makers’ decisions.