Welcome to the
Infrastructure Institute
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
SPRE 101 Video Series
Our SPRE 101 Video series seeks to address the reality that mission-driven organizations often lack the expertise and experience necessary to expand their services through development. By explaining key SPRE concepts – including concept visioning, planning approvals, business and financial modelling, and site acquisition – this series provides organizations with the introductory knowledge needed to approach a new SPRE project.
Creative Mixed Use Interview Series
Creative mixed-use buildings bring together public, private, and non-profit uses in innovative and often unexpected ways. This series aims to delve into the process of constructing CMU buildings, by meeting with individuals and groups who work in, with, and around creative mixed-use buildings. Through our conversations we hope to uncover insights on how we can sustainably design, plan, and build cities that are centered around creativity, community, and care. Watch our exhibition interview series below or listen on Spotify!
In the Media
CTV News
MAR 2024
Canada has recorded the fastest population growth in 66 years, increasing by 1.3 million people, or 3.2 per cent, in 2023, according to a new report from Statistics Canada.. Director of Infrastructure Institute, Matti Siemiatycki talked with CTV about how this impacts Canada’s economy.
CBC News
MAR 2024
A luxury Toronto condo project that’s been sitting idle for at least two years is irking its Forest Hill neighbours. Director of Infrastructure Institute, Matti Siemiatycki talked with CBC about industry-wide challenges that allow this to happen.
CityNews
MAR 2024
Toronto city council has approved an updated traffic congestion management plan, which includes calls for hiking certain traffic fines and a pilot project for using new AI technology. Director of Infrastructure Institute, Matti Siemiatycki talked with CityNews about how this could impact Toronto.
Canada Council for the Arts
MAR 2024
The Mixtape Collective which includes Infrastructure Institute team members, Phat Le and Alexandra Lambropoulos have been shortlisted for the 2025 Venice Biennale Architecture.
The Globe and Mail
MAR 2024
Op-Ed in The Globe and Mail by Infrastructure Institute team members Sarah Chan and Nigel Carvalho.