Below is a letter that I sent to City of Vaughan Members of Council for the June 24, 2025 Council meeting as a communication for Item 15. Automated Speed Enforcement Update. Dear Members of Council, I am providing my support for the continuation of the Automated Speed Enforcement program in Vaughan. ASE saves lives andContinue reading "Automated Speed Enforcement in Vaughan"
New project announcement: Natural Base Solutions
📣 I’m pleased to have started a project on best practices for nature-based solutions with Gabino Carballo of Spain-based Natural Base Solutions. We have been tasked by MedCities to develop training kits for local governments interested in tackling climate change. This is part of the Urban Regenerative Water Avant-garde(N) project co-funded by the European Union.Continue reading "New project announcement: Natural Base Solutions"
Detroit Is
Lots has been written about Detroit’s “comeback” in recent years. After years of economic decline, the city saw a boost of investment after the 2007-2008 financial crisis. Urbanists have flocked to document what a post-industrial economic revival can look like. I made the trip in spring 2019 to see what the fuss was about. InitialContinue reading "Detroit Is"
Annonce: Mise-à-jour professionnel / Announcement: Professional update
Followed by English below. Je suis fier d’annoncer que je suis inscrit à l’Ordre des urbanistes du Québec depuis le 1er avril 2025. Depuis plusieurs mois, je travaille activement sur un projet à Montréal concernant les espaces verts et la finance. Cette expérience m’a mené à faire la demande d’inscription à l’OUQ car, je suisContinue reading "Annonce: Mise-à-jour professionnel / Announcement: Professional update"
Opportunities for Canada in a Trade War
The threat (and imposition) of U.S. tariffs on Canadian exports have caused existential angst in our country. Media reports of the situation are constant and anxious. Since the U.S. is Canada’s largest trading partner (and vice-versa), the fears are warranted. However, our anxieties and insecurities from this situation have surprised me. Canada is one ofContinue reading "Opportunities for Canada in a Trade War"
Winter Update: Marita Payne Food Forest
As the snow comes in, gardeners and farmers prepare for the next growing season. That’s what Atar and I have been busy doing this winter. Atar has been a great co-lead to have on this project. It seems that the more snow we get, the harder we work. If all goes well, we may haveContinue reading "Winter Update: Marita Payne Food Forest"
The Urban Hulk’s focus
I am focused on the intersection of urban planning and sustainable finance. I am interested in the finding the win-wins for innovative urban projects (e.g. parks and transit) that are currently lacking funding. Novel models can help to make them happen. This is where the potential lies. In my career as an ESG Analyst atContinue reading "The Urban Hulk’s focus"
