We take an interdisciplinary approach to research, guided by three principles:

Listen.

We prioritize listening at all stages of project work.  We situate all people as experts of their own lived experiences and communities, and we center the voices of those most affected by housing policy and design decisions.

Learn.

We learn from and alongside the communities and organizations we work with. Together, we translate research and engagement learnings into equity-focused action. 

Share.

We believe that what knowledge is shared and how it is shared matters. We ground our work in inclusive and collaborative research methodologies, and share our findings in diverse and inclusive ways.

Team

Shelagh McCartney

Madeleine Moore

Jeffrey Herskovits

Ximena Rosenvasser

Hillary Dextrase

Julia Menezes

  • Miranda Russell
    Master of Planning, Class of 2026

    Samiha Hossain
    Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning, Class of 2027

    Sandra Grunberg
    Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning, Class of 2028

    Sean Sokolov
    Master of Planning, Class of 2026

    Caleb Culmone

    Izzie Collier

  • Aditi Patel
    Amanah Rahal
    Amy Campbell
    Ana Slade
    Andrew Lee
    Anna Guidocci
    Anu Sasi Kumar
    Bailey Bradshaw
    Cameron McCoy
    Catriona Moggach
    Ching Wun (Sophia) Ngai
    Christine Hempel
    Christopher Cleland
    Courtney Kaupp
    Darrin Cohen
    Edgardo Contreras
    Erika LeClerc
    Erin Wotherspoon
    Florencia Sciutto
    Frances Grout-Brown
    Georgia Luyt
    Grace Gong
    Graham Askwith
    Guadalupe Granero
    Hayley Oleksiak
    Holli Butrimas
    Holly Monkman
    Isabella Brioso Soto
    Jacob Lyons
    Jessica Sherk
    Joelle McNeil
    Juan Ruarte
    Kalvis Mikelsteins
    Karian Chen
    Kathryn Trnavsky
    Kazia Rodrigo
    Kristen Tsoukas
    Lara Hintelmann
    Lauren Shiga
    Leah Cooke
    Melissa Camperos
    Michelle Cheung
    Neil Loewen
    Neil Phillips
    Nic Gwynne
    Nicole Ineese-Nash
    Nikolas Koschany
    Noah Edwards
    Nolan Atterbury
    Olivia Warner
    Patryk Banel
    Ross Edwards
    Sakshi Riar
    Samantha Toffolo
    Santiago Acevado Martinez
    Shameeza Gafoor
    Stephanie Chan
    Stephanie Ma
    Tatiana Terry
    Tessa Chapman
    Thomas Gomez Ospina
    Tobi Akinbami
    Trinity Ho
    Victoria McCrum
    Videsh Anant Brijpaul
    Vincent Racine
    Vivian Yap
    William Jamieson
    Yang Pengpai Wang

  • Bearskin Lake First Nation
    Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
    Eabametoong First Nation
    Ginoogaming First Nation
    Matawa First Nations Management
    Nibinamik First Nation
    Nishnawbe Aski Nation
    Nova Scotia Community College
    Ontario First Nations Technical Services Corporation
    Saugeen First Nation
    Student Housing Nova Scotia
    StudentDwell TO
    The Community Training and Development Centre
    The Laneway Project
    Wahsa Distance Education Centre
    Windigo First Nations Council
    Yellowknives Dene First Nation