Dr. Ren Thomas

Associate Professor

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Biography

Ren Thomas is an Associate Professor in the School of Planning at Dalhousie University, specializing in housing policy and transportation planning. His research focuses on the complexities surrounding urban environments and the socio-economic factors influencing transit-oriented development and housing policies. Dr. Thomas has participated in various projects examining housing needs for older LGBT Canadians, transit-oriented development processes, and the implications of immigration on urban housing choices. His recent studies include challenges in making transit-oriented development equitable across mid-sized cities and the role of planning in promoting social justice in housing policies. Thomas has published extensively on subjects related to urban planning, housing, and community resilience, with contributions to numerous journals and books. He is actively involved in the academic community, serving on various committees and as a reviewer for planning-related journals.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Dalhousie University • Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Teaching and researching in the field of urban planning and development.

Awards

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Award of Merit

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Centre Teaching and Learning Change Thing Challenge

Courses

PLAN 1001: Introduction to Community Design PLAN 2012: Housing Policy PLAN 3115/5115: Social Justice PLAN 4500: Thesis Project PLAN 6304/6307: Conference Module