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Sleeping Rough: A Gendered Reality
While rarely the face of Canada's homeless crisis, many women experience homelessness. The lived experiences of women who sleep rough differs significantly from those of men. On top of challenges of obtaining basic necessities, women who are unsheltered must also deal with gendered obstacles such as menstruation, threats of violence, and pregnancy.
Celebrating 18 Exceptional Women in Urbanism
Women across the country are making remarkable impacts and progress to transform Canadian cities. Help us celebrate just a few this International Women’s Day.
Advocacy is For Everyone
Advocacy at its core is expressing belief in something. It could be as simple as sharing a well-written article to introduce new ideas or raising a hand in a work meeting. Advocacy is for everyone, and it does’t have to be difficult.
Women in Urbanism Welcomes Three New Directors
We are pleased to announce the three incredible women that have recently joined our board of directors. Learn about their backgrounds, experiences, and skills that are set to help shape the future of the organization.
Gender Issues at the Intersection of Portage and Main
The closure of Portage and Main pedestrian intersection in 1976 remains a contentious and a gendered issue today. Those who advocate for opening the intersection continue to push for improved safety, accessibility, and downtown vibrancy.
2023 Wrapped - Feel Good News, Projects and Resources that Inspired Women-Led Change This Year
Enjoy a curated list of our favorite news stories, articles, projects, and resources that have crossed Women in Urbanism Canada’s feed in 2023.
Event Recap: Gender-Based Placemaking at Edworthy Park
A brief summary of the virtual workshop Gender-Based Placemaking at Edworthy Park.
Why Public Washrooms aren’t Working for Women
Women have to go to the washroom more frequently, they have to wait in lines longer, and they spend more time using the washroom compared to men. Here are eight reasons why most public washrooms are not working for women.
Event Recap: Gender-Based Inclusion at St. John’s Park
A brief summary of the virtual workshop, some of the key takeaways, and the video recording.
Babes on Bikes: What to Know About Cycling With Your Little
You may experience an overwhelming sense of peace and happiness, frustration and irritation, accomplishment and defeat, and laughter while biking with your child.
Event Recap: Gender-Based Climate Adaptation at Point Pleasant Park
A brief summary of the virtual workshop, some of the key takeaways, and the video recording.
Queer Activism in Public Space
As recently introduced laws and policies across North America attempt to regulate queer people's access to healthcare, public space, and gender expression, the fight for representation and inclusion in cities continues.
Creating Gender-Inclusive Parks in Cities
We are excited to announce our three-part virtual workshop series based around themes of sustainability, inclusivity, and placemaking in public parks across Canada.
How 15-Minute Cities Build Feminist Communities
When cities adopt the vision of the 15-minute city, they have the opportunity to create communities that work better for everyone, especially women.
Feminist Cities are for Men Too
Feminist interventions prioritize the needs and experience of women and other equity-deserving groups, while still positively impacting the lives of men.
Women in Urbanism Canada Launches Membership Program
We are now open to members! This is a major step in growing our network across the country and bringing together exceptional women who are passionate about urbanism.
Next Stop: Improving Bus Safety for Women
The bus can be a hostile environment for many women, which can place limits on their travel choices and behaviours. Transit agencies have various tools at their disposal that can help to improve women’s safety.
How Women Spark Climate Action in Canadian Cities
As global leaders adopt pledges and net-zero targets, we are exploring the endless ways women advance climate change mitigation and adaptation in Canadian cities.
Snow Clearance isn’t Gender Neutral
The snow clearing policies in many Canadian cities unintentionally prioritize men through the modes, locations, and methods that their policies state. It’s time to apply a gender-based lens to how we deal with snow.
14 Women Impacting Urbanism in Canada
Women across the country are making remarkable impacts and progress to uplift Canadian cities. Help us celebrate just a few this International Women’s Day.