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York University Student Housing Research Revitalization

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HOUSE York
HOUSE York
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Nathi Zamisa
Nathi Zamisa
He / They
Co-Executive Director
(9)
3
Project
Academic experience
200 hours of work total
Learner
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Intermediate level

Project scope

Categories
Data analysis Market research Community engagement Event planning Grant writing
Skills
urban planning housing policy research reports qualitative analysis grant applications multi-tenant cloud environments event planning qualitative research research data analysis
Details

This project aims to revitalize and enhance the understanding of student housing needs at York University by conducting comprehensive quantitative and qualitative research. Building on HOUSE Canada's research on illegal multi-tenant housing in the Village at York University, the focus will be on gathering core housing data for students living on and off-campus across York's Keele, Glendon, and Markham campuses. The goal is to scale the research initiative to students living on-campus, and those living further off-campus both within and outside of the Village at York University. The initiative will identify trends, challenges, and opportunities in student housing to inform future policies and initiatives. The project will culminate in a community event to share findings and celebrate research participants, potentially funded by local community grants. This initiative will provide students with the opportunity to apply their research skills, data analysis, and event planning knowledge in a real-world context, fostering a deeper connection between academic learning and community engagement.


  1. Develop and conduct quantitative and qualitative surveys with students across all campuses;
  2. Develop community Grant Application to local grocers and community organization to support a community event to present the research outcomes;
  3. Analyze collected data to identify key housing trends and issues;
  4. Prepare a comprehensive report detailing findings and recommendations;
  5. Plan and execute a community event to present research outcomes.



Deliverables

The project will deliver a detailed research report that includes quantitative and qualitative analysis of student housing data. Additionally, a successful community event will be organized to present the findings and celebrate the participants. The team will also prepare a grant proposal to secure funding for the event, ensuring a sustainable approach to community engagement.


  1. Update & review existing multi-tenant housing survey to apply to on/off-campus student housing;
  2. Grant proposal for event funding;
  3. Comprehensive research report with data analysis and recommendations;
  4. Organized community event to present findings.
Mentorship
Skills, knowledge and expertise

Sharing knowledge in specific technical skills, techniques, methodologies required for the project.

Hands-on support

Direct involvement in project tasks, offering guidance, and demonstrating techniques.

Tools and/or resources

Providing access to necessary tools, software, and resources required for project completion.

Regular meetings

Scheduled check-ins to discuss progress, address challenges, and provide feedback.

Supported causes

The global challenges this project addresses, aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Learn more about all 17 SDGs here.

Life on land

About the company

Company
https://housing.info.yorku.ca/
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
2 - 10 employees
Education, Non-profit, philanthropic & civil society, Public relations & communications, Real estate
Representation
Minority-Owned BIPOC-Owned Social Enterprise Public benefit corporation (pbc) Youth-Owned
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Housing York University Students Equitably (HOUSE York) is the York University-based chapter of Housing Our University Students Equitably Canada (HOUSE Canada) dedicated to creating affordable nonprofit housing solutions for York University students and recent graduates on/near (30 minutes from) York's Keele, Glendon, and/or Markham Campuses. From research to advocacy education, and development HOUSE York leverage social finance and entrepreneurship to improve York University students housing conditions on & off-campus.