Andy Yan
Andy Yan is the director of the City Program at Simon Fraser University and a fellow of the Canadian Institute of Planners. He specializes in urban planning and development, providing insights on the economic dynamics of high-rise buildings and their implications for housing affordability. Yan emphasizes the economic advantages of high-rise developments, noting how developers can maximize returns by capitalizing on upper floors once initial costs are covered. His work contributes to ongoing discussions about urban density and the need for innovative housing policies to address affordability challenges in metropolitan areas.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 1 | 6.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 27,782 | $1,700,000 | 1,243$ |
| Totals | 1 | 38,005,238 | 27,782 | $1,700,000 | 1,243$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Canada:
Andy Yan is an associate professor of professional practice in urban studies at Simon Fraser University.
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Canada:
Andy Yan, director of Simon Fraser University’s City Program, told The Globe that the housing policy needs to reflect local realities.
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Canada:
Andy Yan criticized the broad housing approaches of all federal parties in the election.
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Canada:
Andy Yan, associate professor and director of the City Program at Simon Fraser University, sees more reasons why MURB might not perform as advertised.
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Canada:
Andy Yan is the director of Simon Fraser University’s City Program and discusses the economic sense of high-rise buildings for developers.
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