If you didn't already have enough reasons to pick up the newest edition of Spacing, you can read about how the CITY Institute is one of ""8 Amazing 'Real-World' Urbanism Laboratories":

In the latest issue of Spacing (Education and Urbanism in Canada), CITY Institute gets a mention on p. 48.

"York, while located in a decidely post-war suburban setting, has been pushing the boundaries of urban research and study with its CITY Institue at the helm. Its new Hip Hop and the City course embodies that innovation."

"The Hip Hop and the City course is taught by CITY graduate associate Simon Black."