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Join UrbanToronto on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at 1 PM EST for our latest Webinar exploring the year’s key trends in urban development across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Hosted in partnership with Buildings Canada, this one-hour session will examine housing, office, and transit projects, drawing on data from our UTPro platform. The discussion will review 2024’s major developments and recent construction activity, analyze market conditions, policy shifts, and changes in housing unit proposals, and provide forecasts for the year ahead.
UrbanToronto's Co-Founder, Edward Skira, and Research Analyst/Economist, Ash Navabi, along with Michael Wright, Manager of Planning Research and Analytics for the City of Toronto, will be joined by guests Naama Blonder of Smart Density and Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner of Mississauga’s Planning & Building Department.
Naama Blonder • Architect and Planner, Smart Density
Naama Blonder is reimagining how Toronto can address housing challenges through innovative design and planning. As the co-founder of Smart Density, Blonder combines her architecture, urban planning, and design expertise to create inclusive communities with equitable housing solutions. She aims to inform about innovative urban development strategies that promote economic growth, reduce commute times, and housing diversity. By encouraging sustainable communities, Blonder emphasizes mutually beneficial outcomes for residents and industry professionals.
Andrew Whittemore • Commissioner of Planning & Building, City of Mississauga
Andrew Whittemore brings over 25 years of experience in urban planning, including as Mississauga’s Commissioner of Planning & Building since 2018. He has led award-winning projects, including infill development and Mississauga’s first Affordable Housing strategy. Whittemore has also advanced planning reforms, stakeholder collaboration, and digital transformation within municipal planning. His leadership has also integrated regional planning services from the Region of Peel, drawing on his early career success with Halifax’s Regional Plan and participation in the Governor General of Canada’s Leadership Conference.
To register for this free event, please click here!
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UrbanToronto has a research service, UTPro, that provides comprehensive data on development projects in the Greater Golden Horseshoe — from proposal through to completion. We also offer Instant Reports, downloadable snapshots based on location, and a daily subscription newsletter, New Development Insider, that tracks projects from initial application.
