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Urban planning researcher

David Wachsmuth

Canada Research Chair in Urban Governance at McGill University

David Wachsmuth is an associate professor in McGill University’s School of Urban Planning and the Canada Research Chair in Urban Governance. He directs the Urban Politics and Governance research group, which studies housing, economic development, sustainability and the effects of short-term rentals on cities.1,2

01 · The profile

Background & perspective

David Wachsmuth holds degrees from McGill, the University of Toronto and New York University. His research sits at the intersection of urban governance, housing markets and public policy. It examines how global platforms produce highly local effects.1

Through the UPGo research group, he leads work on Airbnb and short-term rentals. That research distinguishes occasional home sharing, commercial activity, changes to residential supply and effects that vary across neighborhoods and local regulatory systems.1,2

02 · Verified landmarks

The journey in a few dates

A selective timeline established from identified sources.

2014

Earns his PhD

Completes a New York University doctorate focused on urban governance.1

2015

Joins McGill

Develops a research program on governance, housing and urban sustainability.1

2020s

Studies short-term rentals

Leads work on how rental platforms affect housing markets and neighborhoods.2

03 · Ooléle

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04 · Transparency

Profile sources

  1. 01David WachsmuthMcGill University School of Urban Planning
  2. 02Urban Politics and Governance research groupMcGill University