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Carolyn Whitzman is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Geography, Environment and Geomatics at the University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Arts. She holds an invited faculty role and co-supervises students while guest lecturing. Her career spans three phases: urban policy work in Toronto (1989–99), a 16-year tenure as Professor of Urban Planning at the University of Melbourne (2003–19), and her current academic focus on housing policy and the ‘right to the city.’
Educations:
- PhD in Urban Geography, McMaster University (2003)
- MA in Geography, University of Toronto (1988)
- BA (Honours) in Geography, Concordia University (1986)
Research Interests: Urban studies, housing policy, gender studies, community safety, Canadian politics, and feminist theory. She emphasizes socially just urban policies, particularly regarding marginalized groups’ access to housing and safety.
Publications: Six authored/edited books, including Home Truths: Fixing Canada's Housing Crisis (2024) and Building Inclusive Cities (2013). Over 100 articles focus on housing rights, urban governance, and policy networks. Recent work examines post-pandemic housing futures and neoliberal housing assessment tools.
Awards: No explicitly listed awards, though her policy advising roles suggest recognition in urban policy circles.
Advising & Grants: Expert advisor to the Housing Assessment Resource Tools Project. Collaborates internationally with governments and the UN on housing and urban policy. Advises on affordable housing partnerships and intersectoral policy networks.
Labs/Teams: Involved in multidisciplinary urban research groups, particularly those addressing housing equity and participatory policy design.
