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Walking Together for Feminist Cities: WiUC in Conversation with Jane’s Walk Toronto
To mark this year's Jane's Walk festival, WiUC and Jane's Walk Toronto sit down to talk about walking, safety, and what it takes to build cities that hold all of us.
Edition 52: April 2026
In this monthly newsletter, we share what’s new, what’s inspiring, and what’s coming up.
Event Recap: Annual General Meeting 2025
Women in Urbanism Canada hosted its second Annual General Meeting on April 24, 2025. The meeting included a strategic planning session, organization updates, and voting on key matters.
14 Women Accelerating Action in Urbanism
Women across the country are accelerating action toward the cities we want to live in. Help us celebrate and support just a few this International Women’s Day.
Women in Urbanism Canada Launches Scale-Up Project
We are thrilled to be one of the 170 organizations funded by Women and Gender Equality Canada to help build our organization capacity and scale our impact.
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.
Women in Urbanism Canada Calls for Minister Sarkaria to Put the Brakes on Bill 212
Women in Urbanism Canada strongly encourages Ontario Minister of Transportation, Prabmeet Sarkaria, to put the brakes on Bill 212 and invest in active transportation infrastructure for everyone.
Navigating Motherhood in the City
Navigating the city with a child can be one of the most unexpectedly challenging parts of parenthood due to inaccessibility, lack of infrastructure, and social isolation.
Car-Free Streets Benefit Everyone
Car-free streets are inclusive for all genders and ages. They are also safer, more enjoyable, and healthier than their alternative.
Biking in Bogotá: A City With a Mission
Bogotá is home to a city-wide cycling network that covers more than 600km of streets – making it the most extensive in Latin America and one of the largest in the world.
Event Recap: Annual General Meeting 2024
Women in Urbanism Canada hosted its first-ever Annual General Meeting in April 2024. The meeting included speakers, organization updates, and voting on key matters.
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.