Nathanael Lauster

New in town: Metro Vancouver still draws newcomers, despite high cost of housing

CBC spoke to Nathanael Lauster, a professor at UBC’s department of sociology, for an article about newcomers to Vancouver.

Apr 15, 2019

Clark Dr. pollution shows pitfalls of building more homes along busy roads

Star Vancouver spoke to Nathanael Lauster, a professor of sociology at UBC and expert on housing, in an article about pollution along busy roads in Vancouver.

Feb 13, 2019

Experts urge zoning changes following report showing young families embracing higher density dwellings

Star Vancouver interviewed Nathanael Lauster, a UBC sociology professor, for an article about housing expectations across Canada. Lauster’s research found Vancouver residents are shifting expectations and adapting to alternative types […]

Nov 2, 2018

UBC experts on CMHC foreign ownership report

UBC experts on CMHC foreign ownership report

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) has released its latest report on foreign ownership in Canada’s housing markets.

Nov 30, 2016

Single-family houses ‘a dying breed’ in Vancouver: UBC expert

Single-family houses ‘a dying breed’ in Vancouver: UBC expert

Vancouver is seen as one of the most livable cities in the world. UBC sociology professor Nathanael Lauster believes that’s because more people live in condos and townhouses than single-family homes in this city.

Oct 19, 2016

Single parents and gay couples face rental housing discrimination: UBC study

A new UBC study finds single parents and male gay couples face significant discrimination in the Metro Vancouver rental housing market, compared to straight couples.

Aug 26, 2011