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.

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

A brief summary of the virtual workshop Gender-Based Placemaking at Edworthy Park.

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.

A brief summary of the virtual workshop, some of the key takeaways, and the video recording.

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

A brief summary of the virtual workshop, some of the key takeaways, and the video recording.

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.

We are excited to announce our three-part virtual workshop series based around themes of sustainability, inclusivity, and placemaking in public parks across Canada.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Men have created cars, built cities around cars, and have linked driving to their male identity. Toxic masculinity is a key driver of car culture in Canada, and must be addressed to wean all Canadians off of their cars.

As an organization, we are consistently inspired by the work of many people across the country. In seeking to elevate others' work and raise our collective impact, here is a wrap-up of the individuals, initiatives, and cities that made a difference in 2022.

We are pleased to announce the ten incredible women that make up our founding board of directors. Learn about the backgrounds, experiences, and skills that are set to shape the future of the organization.