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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Andy Yan is an associate professor at Simon Fraser University who compiled data on investor ownership of condos.
With new condo market in a slump, debate rages over investors and foreign buyers
Canada· 2025-08-31
Andy Yan co-authored a study examining the foreign investment frenzy in the Canadian housing market.
Developers in Canada say they’re hurting. Cue the tiny violinsCanada· 2025-08-12
Andy Yan is an associate professor of professional practice in urban studies at Simon Fraser University.
Troubled Vancouver luxury tower project shows flaws in housing policyCanada· 2025-07-26
Andy Yan is an associate professor at Simon Fraser University, analyzing the periodic nature of layoffs in the industry.
Vancouver developers lay off staff, sell off assets as condo industry decline continuesCanada· 2025-06-29
Andy Yan is an associate professor of professional practice in urban studies at Simon Fraser University.
Despite rise in Vancouver rental vacancies, affordability is still a distant dreamCanada· 2025-06-01
Andy Yan, director of Simon Fraser University’s City Program, told The Globe that the housing policy needs to reflect local realities.
Business Brief: Why homebuyers are in retreatCanada· 2025-05-14
Andy Yan criticized the broad housing approaches of all federal parties in the election.
Real estate industry hopes Liberal government steps up its gameCanada· 2025-05-04
Andy Yan, associate professor and director of the City Program at Simon Fraser University, sees more reasons why MURB might not perform as advertised.
Will Carney end the housing crisis? The promise and peril of the Liberals’ planCanada· 2025-04-29
Andy Yan is the director of Simon Fraser University’s City Program and discusses the economic sense of high-rise buildings for developers.
High-rise towers not the answer to the housing affordability crisis in Vancouver, critics sayCanada· 2025-03-21