Pablo Mendez

Associate Professor Pablo Mendez is affiliated with the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies at the University of Ottawa. His research focuses on housing affordability, urban economies, sustainable transportation, and the intersection of formal-informal housing markets in Canadian cities, particularly Vancouver.

Education:

• B.A. Honours, Simon Fraser University (SFU)
• M.A., University of British Columbia (UBC)
• Ph.D., University of British Columbia (UBC)

Professor Mendez employs mixed-methods research, emphasizing GIS and data analysis, to explore low-carbon urban transitions and housing-market dynamics. His recent publications analyze secondary suites, basement rentals, and their role in shaping metropolitan environments.

His work spans themes such as urban policy, informal housing, economic restructuring, and sustainable urbanization, with a focus on Canadian cities. While no awards are listed, he actively supervises graduate students, prioritizing those with quantitative or qualitative research skills.