garrett morgan, research assistant

Garrett Morgan (MSc., MScPl., LEED GA, WELL AP) is doctoral student in the Department of Geography and Planning at the University of Toronto working under the co-supervision of Dr. Blake Poland and Dr. John Robinson. His research focuses on sustainable transitions, community resilience, and public health. He is an urban planner and sustainable development consultant with professional experience in the public, private, and non-profit sectors in rural, suburban, and urban environments in Canada and the US. As a public servant, Mr. Morgan led community revitalization and environmental planning projects that successfully secured over $32 million in federal grants. At the University of Toronto, he is a member of the Collaborative Specializations in Global Health and Environmental Health. He is a Student Fellow at the School of Cities and Junior Fellow at Massey College. Mr. Morgan holds a MSc.Pl. in Urban Planning from the University of Toronto, a MSc. in Urban Regeneration from the University of Edinburgh, and a BA. in History from Vanderbilt University. He is a LEED Green Associate and WELL Accredited Professional.