Date Posted: 07/08/2026
Req ID: 49196
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Department of Geography and Planning
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Existing Vacancy: Yes

Course: URB337H1F: Housing and Homelessness

Course Description:

Toronto, like other global cities, is characterized by a stark dichotomy: upscale residential and commercial development transforms the landscape, even while increasing numbers of residents are forced to live on the streets, in encampments, in shelters, or crowded into unaffordable and substandard housing. This course will examine that paradox and activism that is trying to achieve the federal government's stated goal: By 2030, everyone in Canada has a home that they can afford and that meets their needs. Through readings, discussions, guest presenters, and activities, we will trace the links between housing, homelessness, and urban...