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Kuni Kamizaki is an Assistant Professor and the Admissions Chair at the School of Community and Regional Planning (SCARP), University of British Columbia. He earned his PhD in Planning from the University of Toronto in 2022. Kamizaki's academic journey has focused on community-based planning and social justice issues, leveraging a decade of experience in housing, social planning, and community development within the context of social-solidarity economy. His research interests include solutions to housing displacement and community land trusts, particularly in the face of challenges like Tokyo's unprecedented population shrinkage and aging. Kuni is dedicated to applying his work in active community engagement, exploring how participatory action research can foster accountability and transformative change. He is currently recognized as a Metcalf Foundation Fellow, reflecting his significant contributions to grassroots initiatives such as the Parkdale Neighbourhood Land Trust and Downtown Eastside Community Land Trust in Vancouver.
University of British Columbia, School of Community and Regional Planning • Vancouver, BC
Teaching and conducting research focused on community-based planning and social justice.
University of Toronto, Department of Geography and Planning • Toronto, ON
Conducted research and taught courses related to social planning and community development.
Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.