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Magdalena Ugarte is an Assistant Professor in the School of Urban & Regional Planning at Toronto Metropolitan University. She obtained her PhD from the University of British Columbia, focusing on Planning. Her areas of expertise include the institutional legal dimensions of planning, settler colonialism, intercultural contexts, social planning policy-making, Indigenous and settler relations, and the history of planning theory. Ugarte actively engages in research that addresses the complex relationships between Indigenous peoples and settler societies, contributing to a deeper understanding of planning practices that respect Indigenous rights and consider the historical context of colonialism. She aims to foster inclusive planning approaches that recognize the diversity of community needs and the importance of social equity in policy-making. Ugarte's work explores the intersections of law, culture, and planning within urban environments, striving to promote sustainable and equitable development in urban settings.
Department of Chemical Engineering