Dr. David Wachsmuth

Associate Professor

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Biography

David Wachsmuth is an Associate Professor in the School of Urban Planning at McGill University and holds the title of Canada Research Chair in Urban Governance. He directs UPGo, a research group focused on Urban Politics Governance, and leads a team investigating pressing urban governance issues related to economic development, environmental sustainability, and housing markets. Wachsmuth is the co-founder of Curbcut, an award-winning online platform that facilitates an intuitive exploration of urban sustainability in Canadian regions. He is recognized as one of the world's leading experts on the impacts of short-term rental platforms like Airbnb in urban environments and consults with various municipalities and community organizations to design effective regulations. His research has been published in top urban studies, planning, and geography journals, and has received extensive coverage in national and international media, including the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal.

Research Interests

Awards

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Canadian Open Data Excellence Award

2022-01-01
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President’s Medal for Outstanding Housing Research

2020-01-01
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Principal’s Prize for Public Engagement in Media

2020-01-01
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Regional Studies, Regional Science Article of the Year

2019-01-01

Requirements for McGill University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
B.Sc. degree or equivalent M.D. degree
Application Checklist
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  • 2 Letters of Reference
  • CV
  • Personal Statement
  • Confirmation of Supervision
  • Research Project Proposal
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Medicine. Program: Experimental Medicine.