Ariana Cancelli

Ariana Cancelli is an urban planner and community engagement specialist based in Toronto. She has extensive experience working with the Canadian Urban Institute, where she has contributed to several important research projects and initiatives.123

Professional Background

Ariana Cancelli has focused her career on building healthy, sustainable, and economically viable cities and communities.4 As a Senior Planner at the Canadian Urban Institute, she has been involved in various urban planning and community development projects.

Notable Projects

Missing Middle Housing Research

Cancelli contributed to a research report on the "missing middle" housing challenge in Toronto. This project aimed to bring clarity to the concept of missing middle housing and identify solutions for increasing its supply in the city.1

Downtown Community Services & Facilities Strategy

She was part of the consultant team that prepared the Downtown Community Services & Facilities Strategy for the City of Toronto in 2018. This strategy supported the goal of achieving complete communities in downtown Toronto.2

Active Transportation for Seniors

Cancelli was involved in a research project investigating active transportation and seniors in Toronto. This literature review and jurisdictional scan focused on the active transportation needs of seniors between 55 and 85 years old.3

The Laneway Project

In addition to her work with the Canadian Urban Institute, Ariana Cancelli has embarked on an initiative called The Laneway Project. This project aims to show city residents and community planners how to revitalize and make better use of urban laneways.5

Ariana Cancelli's work demonstrates her commitment to improving urban environments and creating more livable, sustainable cities. Her expertise in urban planning, community engagement, and research has contributed to various important initiatives in Toronto and beyond.