Canada Newsletter, October 27
Welcome to Week 4 of 12 Weeks of Hope!
This week, we are showcasing one of EMI Canada's dedicated and passionate volunteers: Ran Chen!
Ran Chen is a Senior Urban Designer and Acting Manager, Transportation Planning with the City of Toronto, where she leads and contributes to transformative planning initiatives that advance inclusive, sustainable, and vibrant urban environments.
She holds a Bachelor of Architecture from the Universidad de Panamá and a Master of City Planning from Pratt Institute in New York. Her work has shaped major city-building projects, including the East Harbour Precinct Plan, Regent Park Revitalization, and the Toronto Chinatown West Planning Study, which received an OPPI Award of Merit this year.
Prior to joining the City of Toronto, Ran worked with Ontario’s Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing on the Why Plan initiative. Her international experience spans New York, Shanghai, and Panama City, where she contributed to master planning projects focused on sustainability, revitalization, and community development.
Ran was a guest on our most recent Industry Insights session, where she shared all about her career as a planner. Below, you can watch the recording of this amazing webinar! Make sure to stick around for the Q&A at the end!
➡️ To learn about how to volunteer with EMI, visit our Volunteer page!
