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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.
Missed Connections
This new report from the Infrastructure Institute explores the historical development of the city’s transportation infrastructure and its impacts on communities then and today.
In the Media
Toronto Star
APR 2025
Almost 2,000 condo units across eight projects have been cancelled in Toronto since the start of 2024. Infrastructure Institute’s Director, Matti Siemiatycki talked with Toronto Star to comment on this.
Global News
APR 2025
Infrastructure Institute’s Director, Matti Siemiatycki was on Global News to talk about infrastructure issues in Calgary.
CBC
APR 2025
Study looking at highway conditions, finances, and legal review is the remaining hurdle. Infrastructure Institute’s Director, Matti Siemiatycki spoke to CBC about how this can happen.
CBC Radio One
APR 2025
Infrastructure Institute’s Director, Matti Siemiatycki was on CBC Radio One to talk about Toronto traffic.
CBC Metro Morning
APR 2025
Infrastructure Institute’s Director, Matti Siemiatycki was on Metro Morning to talk about the traffic issue in Toronto.
City News
APR 2025
The Ontario government may be easing off the idea of removing bike lanes from main arterial roads in Toronto as a result of discussions taking place with the city. Infrastructure Institute’s Director, Matti Siemiatycki spoke with City News about this.