Dr. Laura Taylor

Associate Professor

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Biography

Laura E. Taylor is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geography at York University, where she specializes in Cultural and Historical Geography. Holding a PhD from the University of Toronto, her academic credentials also include a Master in Environmental Studies from York University and a Bachelor in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Waterloo. Her research focuses on Urban and Regional Planning, Climate Change, and Political Ecology, particularly in relation to Exurbia and Peri-Urban Planning. She explores the integration of energy and land use planning along with rural planning and growth management, with a keen interest in Canada's Greater Golden Horseshoe Greenbelt. Currently, she is investigating climate action in Ontario's municipalities through land-use planning. Laura has published significant works in environmental planning, and her teaching includes courses on sustainable urbanism and environmental design.

Research Interests

Courses

Sustainable Urbanism Interdisciplinary Research Environmental Studies Environmental Planning Urban Environmental Design

Requirements for York University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
4-year Honours Bachelor degree in a related discipline
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Specialization Notes

Department of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies graduate programs generally follow the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) B+ minimum requirement.