Civic Engagement in Urban Politics

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As engaging students from the University of Toronto, we are passionate about issues of civic engagement in urbanization and city politics. Our podcast covers topics regarding civic participation, collective action and community based organizations tackling issues such as affordable housing and emplo…

Naziha Nasrin

  • Dec 1, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
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Airbnb and the Hotel Industry in Toronto

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2019 19:11


In this episode, we talk about the rise of the Platform economy shaping today’s urban landscape regarding issues of civic engagement and governance. The episode covers Airbnb’s impact on the hotel industry regarding revenue and employment where we share findings from our research and include our thoughts on the platform and the recent LPAT hearings from the City of Toronto upholding regulations for short-term rentals. You can check out our infographic here: https://www.canva.com/design/DADpgVwWnmw/hMU7vGsy-vu24PGUu4-1Ew/view?utm_content=DADpgVwWnmw&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink. You can also view our in-depth policy development report here: https://www.canva.com/design/DADpfv2AqgI/fGtCnkvQi9Yq5GjqxEuvag/view?utm_content=DADpfv2AqgI&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink

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