Enjoy a curated list of our favorite news stories, articles, projects, and resources that have crossed Women in Urbanism Canada’s feed in 2023.

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.

You may experience an overwhelming sense of peace and happiness, frustration and irritation, accomplishment and defeat, and laughter while biking with your child.

Feminist interventions prioritize the needs and experience of women and other equity-deserving groups, while still positively impacting the lives of men.

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.

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.

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.

Decisions in urban planning have consequences on gender equity - this blog focuses on consequences that elderly women face as they age in their communities.

Street harassment is pervasive in Canadian cities, creating unwelcome and even dangerous public environments for many women. Here are some urban design strategies for getting harassment off our streets.

Navigating sex and gender can be complex. Understanding the different experiences of women, girls, transwomen, non-binary, two-spirit, and femmes helps us to address inequalities and build more inclusive cities.

Men and women have different mobility patterns, needs, and behaviours. Here are some of the unique ways that women move.