Erika PorcoinUrban Policy at Munk (2021)Thank you!Six weeks went by quickly! Last week, our class had the incredible opportunity to present our preliminary findings to the Shift team. It…Mar 4, 2021Mar 4, 2021
Erika PorcoinUrban Policy at Munk (2021)A Human Rights Based Approach to HousingWhat do people need to live a dignified life? Under international law, safe and affordable housing is a human right and therefore…Feb 18, 2021Feb 18, 2021
Erika PorcoinUrban Policy at Munk (2021)The Digital Divide: Caledon & ConnectivityFeb 8, 2021Feb 8, 2021
Erika PorcoinUrban Policy at Munk (2021)What role should municipalities play?My reflection this week was sparked by a question asked during one of the breakout sessions: What role should municipalities play? As my…Feb 3, 2021Feb 3, 2021
Erika PorcoinUrban Policy at Munk (2021)Welcome to the suburbs!Last week, our class focused on urban policy at the regional level and we had the opportunity to meet with alumni now working at York…Feb 1, 2021Feb 1, 2021
Erika PorcoinUrban Policy at Munk (2021)What about a road toll?Municipal governments face numerous constraints when pursuing their policy agenda. In particular, fiscal constraints stem from municipal…Jan 24, 2021Jan 24, 2021
Erika PorcoinUrban Policy at Munk (2021)The distinction between urban and local policy and the implications of COVID-19 for urban…While most public policy is urban policy, the distinction should be made between urban policy and local policy. As noted in last week’s…Jan 18, 2021Jan 18, 2021
