Welcome to the
Infrastructure Institute
Imagining innovative design and community building for better cities.
We are a training, advisory and interdisciplinary research hub at the University of Toronto’s School of Cities. Our vision is to build local and global expertise in planning for civil and social infrastructure, decision-making, and delivery.
Check out our advisory work for city-building strategies and lasting impacts in our communities.
Latest Feature
Infrastructure Institute's 2023/2024 Annual Report
The Infrastructure Institute’s 2023/2024 Annual Report is now available! We had a very exciting year at ii and we can’t wait for you to read all about it. We couldn’t be prouder of the accomplishments of our team and all the partnerships we have made along the way. Please take a moment to view the annual report for yourself.
Essential Spaces: Real (Estate) Solutions for Community Needs
This project examines the real estate landscape of the GTA’s community services sector. The research analyzes the distribution of owned and leased community services real estate in Peel, Toronto and York Region. By utilizing geospatial data, we analyze changes over time and provide insight into risks and opportunities for preserving and developing CRE within the community services sector. This research asks: what is the extent of risk associated with real estate ownership and rental prices in Peel, Toronto and York Region for community service organizations, and how might CRE be leveraged to mitigate these risks?
In the Media
CBC
JAN 2025
In some cases, congestion on Lake Shore Boulevard could increase 67% by 2032. Director of the Infrastructure Institute, Matti Siemiatycki spoke to CBC about how Ontario Place construction will add to traffic congestion.
CBC
JAN 2025
From the TTC to parks, proposed 2025 capital budget invests in fixing aging assets. Director of the Infrastructure Institute, Matti Siemiatycki talked with the CBC about the work needed for Toronto’s repaid backlog.
National Observer
JAN 2025
Less than a month after New York City kicked off its congestion pricing plan, roads are already clearer. The first week saw a 7.5 per cent drop in traffic representing 43,800 fewer vehicles per day, along with an uptick in subway ridership. Director of the Infrastructure Institute, Matti Siemiatycki caught up with The National Observer about how congestion pricing can help Canada.
CBC
JAN 2025
Gridlock costs the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) $44.7 billion a year in economic and social value, which includes lost productivity and reductions to commuters’ quality of life, according to a December study by the Canadian Centre for Economic Analysis. Director of the Infrastructure Institute, Matti Siemiatycki spoke with CBC about how Seattle’s traffic management can help Toronto.
CBC News Toronto
JAN 2025
Director of the Infrastructure Institute, Matti Siemiatycki was interviewed by CBC Toronto about what Seattle’s gridlock data can do for Toronto.
CityNews Radio
JAN 2025
Interview with Director of the Infrastructure Institute, Matti Siemiatycki on CityNews Radio.