Dr. Christopher Higgins

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Christopher Higgins is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Geography & Planning. His research focuses on the quantitative geography and the interplay between form and function in cities. By utilizing tools and methods from GIS and geographic data science, Higgins models the physical form of urban infrastructure, networks, and flows of people and goods. His work aims to capture and analyze the dynamic state of cities and the impacts of social, environmental, and economic processes. Higgins' research seeks to inform policy and planning interventions to promote sustainable urban outcomes, contributing critically to the understanding of urban morphology and the built environment.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Toronto

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Appropriate four-year bachelor's degree Background in sociological theory and statistics preferred
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Specialization Notes

Department of Sociology