Canadian Urban Institute
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| Formation | 1990 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto |
| Headquarters | Toronto, Canada |
President, CEO | Mary W. Rowe |
| Website | canurb |
The Canadian Urban Institute (CUI) is a national organization based in Canada dedicated to building vibrant, equitable, and sustainable cities. Established in 1990, CUI acts as a platform for collaboration among urban professionals, policymakers, community leaders, and the public, providing research, advocacy, and events that explore and address the challenges and opportunities facing Canadian cities.
The institute was established in 1990 by the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto and the City of Toronto[1] and led by veteran Toronto city councilor Richard Gilbert.[2] Former Toronto mayor and federal cabinet minister, the Honourable David Crombie, served as its president and chief executive officer from 2001 to 2007. Crombie was followed in the position by former Winnipeg mayor Glen Murray.[3] Murray stood down following his election to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario in 2010 and was succeeded by former Hamilton mayor Fred Eisenberger, who formally took office on February 7, 2011.[4] Its current president and CEO is Mary W. Rowe.[5][6]
Mission
The Canadian Urban Institute aims to advance the understanding and practice of urbanism in Canada. The CUI envisions Canadian cities as places where all residents can thrive, supported by resilient infrastructure, equitable access to resources, and inclusive public spaces.
CUI works across several key action areas, including:
- Main streets and downtowns
- Housing and homelessness
- Infrastructure and transit
- Climate change, sustainability and resilience
- Local economies
- Regional leadership and governance
- Equity and reconciliation