Arman BachmanninUrban Policy at Munk (Winter 2022)Reflecting on the Reflections on Urban PolicySometimes being on the later end of things has its advantages. Prior to settling in to write this final blog post for Urban Policy, I took…Mar 2, 20221Mar 2, 20221
Arman BachmanninUrban Policy at Munk (Winter 2022)Civil Society in Urban Policy and the limits of Corporate Social ResponsibilityThe role of civil society in Canada’s cities cannot be ignored. NGOs such as the United Way, Woodgreen, and A Way Home Canada provide vital…Feb 15, 2022Feb 15, 2022
Arman BachmanninUrban Policy at Munk (Winter 2022)Downloading Costs to Municipalities Won’t Support CitiesLike previous weeks’ responses for this course, I can’t help but notice how a major contradiction seems to underscore urban policy in…Feb 8, 2022Feb 8, 2022
Arman BachmanninUrban Policy at Munk (Winter 2022)A Tour Along the “New Dupont”I can see the future from my street in the Annex. Upon moving to Toronto in August 2020, I joined my new neighbours in witnessing the…Feb 8, 2022Feb 8, 2022
Arman BachmanninUrban Policy at Munk (Winter 2022)A Region of Regions: Transportation Planning in the Greater Golden HorseshoeWhile completing the course readings on regional outlooks on urban policy, I was reminded of a frequent question that came to mind while I…Feb 1, 2022Feb 1, 2022
Arman BachmanninUrban Policy at Munk (Winter 2022)Two Contrasts in Municipal GovernanceMunicipal governance is filled to contrasts. For many Canadians, the politics of their local government is often not very front of mind…Jan 26, 2022Jan 26, 2022
Arman BachmanninUrban Policy at Munk (Winter 2022)21st Century Cities: Contradictions between Agglomeration Economies and Transportation TechnologiesUrban policy in the 21st century is a field that must deal with an interesting dichotomy. There is a strong understanding of the economic…Jan 18, 2022Jan 18, 2022
