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Learn more about our research categoriesWhere are the cities of tomorrow? New report shows which cities will win and lose in the global economy
Economic Development
The BCG Henderson Institute released a comprehensive report ranking global “Cities of Choice” in 2023 based on 150 indicators, survey data from over 50,000 people in 79 global cities, and five key categories: economic opportunity, quality of life, social capital, governance, and pace of change. The megacentres of London, England …
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Busy Toronto intersection to get a Dutch-inspired makeover that will improve road safety. Here’s how it will work
Mobility
The intersection at Bloor and St. George, near the University of Toronto’s downtown campus, will be redesigned to improve the safety of cyclists, pedestrians, and drivers—beginning in July 2023 and planned for completion in the summer of 2024. Inspired by the road designs popularized in the Netherlands, changes to the …
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What happens when you give 50 homeless people $7,500 each? A B.C. study found out
Diversity, Inclusion & Equity Finance Government
The University of British Columbia found that homeless people spend most of their government assistance on basic living expenses instead of “temptation goods”. In a study led by researcher Jiaying Zhao, 50 homeless people in B.C. were given $7,500 each to do as they wished. The team found that participants …
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Estonia’s capital made mass transit free a decade ago. Car traffic went up
Diversity, Inclusion & Equity Mobility
Free public transportation is often praised for assisting low-income groups that are more dependent on transit services and encouraging transit mode shifts. This article is a deep dive into Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, where fare-free transit has been implemented for a decade. Strangely enough, it finds the number of …
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Local Law 18 has recently come into force in New York. This law states that short-term rental hosts in the city must be registered and live where they rent out. They should also be present when guests stay, with a limit of two guests. While it aims to address the …
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Methane is an air-quality problem, so treat it like one
Climate Change, Energy & Pollution
Methane is a significant contributor to climate change. It warms the atmosphere 84 times as much as carbon dioxide within a 20-year time scale. Yet, Canada does not have strong regulations on air quality when compared to other countries like the United States and Australia. While the article calls for …
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The climate-friendly cows bred to belch less methane
Climate Change, Energy & Pollution Year in Review
On Ben Loewith’s dairy farm in Lynden, Ontario, some of the first calves selectively bred to burp less methane will soon be born. These calves will be born from 107 cows and heifers that were artificially inseminated with the first-to-market bull semen containing a low-methane genetic trait sold by Semex, …
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