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How to Design Public Seating for Women
Public seating is critical in creating a welcoming, comfortable, and safe environment that people want to relax and linger in. Here are 8 characteristics of quality public seating that caters to the needs of women, girls, and gender-diverse people.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Way we Shape Cities, Shapes us
We have built cities that make us sad, unhealthy, and poor - but, we have the power to transform them, and ourselves.