U of T students share the concerns of many others who live in the Toronto area: too much traffic, unreliable transit, high rents and homelessness. While students at U of T Mississauga and U of T Scarborough cited transit as their top concern, those downtown more often complained about the lack of affordable housing. Says Amanda Wang, a fourth-year student in peace, conflict and justice studies: “A lot of my friends are struggling to find a place. It’s not that they have a low budget; in Toronto, it’s just not enough.” To help matters, U of T Scarborough opened a new residence in September, and U of T is changing its need-based financial aid program for students to reflect the high cost of living in Toronto.
31%
Transit and getting around the city
29%
Affordable housing and homelessness
10%
Safety
9%
Cost of living
21%
Other
This highly unscientific street poll of 100 U of T students was conducted across the three campuses in July 2023.
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One Response to “ What Is the Biggest Challenge Facing the Toronto Area? ”
Unreliable transit, unaffordable lifestyle. Cost of living is too high.