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Sarah Chan is the Planning and Design Lead at the School of Cities, University of Toronto. She is both an urban planner and urban designer, holding a Master of Science in Planning from the University of Toronto and a Bachelor of Architectural Studies from Carleton University. At the Infrastructure Institute, she leads many of the creative mixed-use initiatives, including partnerships with CreateTO, Infrastructure Ontario, and the Toronto Lands Corporation. She has also led research into long-term strategies towards affordable housing and other community benefits, including the Institute’s partnerships with CMHC and Esri Canada.

Prior to her time at the School of Cities, Sarah has carried out master planning exercises, developed secondary plans, and conducted site-specific or neighbourhood studies mainly in the GTHA. She enjoys integrating design-thinking, policy, and stakeholder engagement to inform strategic city-building solutions and is committed to creating thriving cities for all residents.