Published November 5, 2010
by iris_author
The City Institute at York University (CITY) presents:The City Seminar
An interdisciplinary series of presentations and discussions on urban landscapes, past and present. Harvey LowSocial Development Finance & Administration Division,
City of Toronto
“Applied Social Research in Municipal Government:
Conflicts between Theory & Practice”
With a degree in Urban & Regional Planning, Harvey Low has over 20 years experience as a social sciences researcher. His early experience included working directly in the community with community-based social service agencies as front-line staff. He is currently Acting Manager of the City's Social Research & Analysis Unit within the Social Development Finance & Administration Division. Harvey has worked on a number of key social policy initiatives including the 25-in-5 Network for Poverty Reduction, the City’s Strong Neighbourhoods Strategy, and Community Safety Plan. He was also on the team that developed Toronto’s 211 human services telephone information system. Harvey has presented at many conferences on subjects ranging from neighbourhood poverty, to social research statistical methods.
Friday November 5th, 2010
12:30-2:00 pm
142 HNES Building
York University Everyone is welcome.
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