Jordan MorelloinUrban Policy at Munk (2021)Closing ThoughtsWith the report for The Shift nearly complete, the course is coming to a close. I’ve learned so much about the intricacies of urban policy…Mar 9, 2021Mar 9, 2021
Jordan MorelloinUrban Policy at Munk (2021)Push and PessimismPush—the documentary focused on the pernicious influence of global finance and private equity firms on affordable housing prospects in…Feb 23, 2021Feb 23, 2021
Jordan MorelloinUrban Policy at Munk (2021)Photo Essay: Development vs. Heritage and Local Character in Kensington-ChinatownFor the past five years or so, I’ve lived in the College and Spadina area in Toronto, in between Chinatown and Kensington Market. My…Feb 9, 20211Feb 9, 20211
Jordan MorelloinUrban Policy at Munk (2021)Third Wheeling: The Disjointed Municipal-Federal RelationshipThis week’s class focused on understanding the provincial and federal outlook when it comes to urban policy. The week was, in many ways…Feb 9, 2021Feb 9, 2021
Jordan MorelloinUrban Policy at Munk (2021)Debunked Assumptions About the GTA (and City-Regions in General)Prior to last week’s class, in which we turned our attention to studying urban policy from a regional lens, I was operating on two…Feb 2, 2021Feb 2, 2021
Jordan MorelloinUrban Policy at Munk (2021)The Appeal of a Career in Urban PolicyIn this week’s class, we had the pleasure of talking to multiple alumni of the Munk School, all of whom are in the midst of exciting…Jan 26, 2021Jan 26, 2021
Jordan MorelloinUrban Policy at Munk (2021)“Weak” vs. “Strong” Mayors: Which Type is Better for Policymaking?During the first lecture, I found myself struck by the differences between Mayor John Tory of Toronto and Mayor Bill de Blasio of New York…Jan 19, 2021Jan 19, 2021