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.

Research

Read Infrastructure Institute’s research papers and publications.

Training

Learn more about our Groundwork, FutureBUILDS and Roadmap Connect programs.

Engagement

Find out about our work involving public presentations, exhibitions and events.

Work

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

The Canadian Press

JUN 2025

'Crazy idea': Ontario councillors push back as strong mayor powers reach small towns

A month after Ontario’s government extended strong mayor powers to a swath of new municipalities, some leaders are promising never to use the measures — but a chorus of small-town councillors warn that local democracy is under threat. Infrastructure Institute’s Director, Matti Siemiatycki spoke to The Canadian Press about this decision.

640 News

JUN 2025

Matti Siemiatycki says the lack of oversight bodies in small community lends to concern over the strong mayoral powers granted to more communities.

Infrastructure Institute’s Director, Matti Siemiatycki was on 640 News to talk about Doug Ford giving strong mayoral powers to more mayors in the province.

Niagara Review

MAY 2025

Matti Siemiatycki comments on Doug Ford’s proposed policies to reduce traffic.

Director of the Infrastructure Institute, Matti Siemiatycki in Niagara Review speaking on congestion in the area.

Spacing

MAY 2025

OP-ED: Congestion Confusion

Op-Ed in Spacing by Lanrick Bennett featuring Director of the Infrastructure Institute, Matti Siemiatycki.

Global News

APR 2025

Matti Siemiatycki says the government’s congestion strategy is inefficient and expensive

Infrastructure Institute’s Director, Matti Siemiatycki was on Global News to talk about the provincial government’s traffic plan.

Global Radio