Edition 49: January 2026 💌 ⁠ ⁠ Our monthly newsletter is packed with the latest news, blogs, feel-good stories, resources, events, jobs, and more!⁠ ⁠ Subscribe at womeninurbanism.ca/newsletter for the next newsletter to be delivered right to your inbox!⁠

🏘️ Canada’s #housing crisis is not accidental. It is the result of decades of political choices, market logics, and planning systems failing to centre people, #equity, and #care. 📖 Read "In and Against the System: with Dr. Carolyn Whitzman" @cwhitzman.bsky.social at www.WomenInUrbanism.ca/words.

Meet Aisha Sidiqi, our new Board member! 👋✨⁠ She seeks to explore ways to contribute to inclusive, youth-informed city-building. She is committed to empowering young people and using creative expression to drive social impact. 🚀⁠ Learn more at www.WomenInUrbanism.ca/the-team⁠

January is #StalkingAwarenessMonth 🚶🏼‍♀️⚠️ #SAM2026. Legal action for #CriminalHarassment requires proving unwanted, repeated behaviour that made you fear for your safety. Bill C-16 could change this—learn more and help build harassment-free urban cities. 🫂

Today, January 5th, 2026, join us in celebrating four years since launching Women in Urbanism Canada to the public! ⁠🎉💗⁠ We're very proud of the community we have built and we thank everyone who has become a member, and supported our mission in countless other ways.

Edition 48: December 2025 💌 ⁠ ⁠ Our monthly newsletter is packed with the latest news, blogs, feel-good stories, resources, events, jobs, and more!⁠ ⁠ Subscribe at womeninurbanism.ca/newsletter for the next newsletter to be delivered right to your inbox!⁠

Did you know that the snow clearing policies in many Canadian cities unintentionally prioritize men over women through their chosen modes, locations, and methods? ❄️ Learn more in our past blog "Snow Clearance isn't Gender Neutral" at www.WomenInUrbanism.ca/words/snow-clearance-gender.

🏙️ Cities have been designed without women’s experiences in mind for a long time, making public spaces feel unsafe or inaccessible. Designing for women ultimately creates cities that work for everyone. 📖 Read "Placemaking for Women" at www.WomenInUrbanism.ca/words⁠/placemaking-for-women

Flashback to June 2025, just 5 months ago. The annual Ride of the Fancy Women ( @fancywomenbikeyeg.bsky.social). The fab @nicoleroach.bsky.social, founder of @womenurbanismca.bsky.social graced the 100+ women with a few words at the start of the ride. Here's her speech: substack.com/@bikeologyca...

Edition 47: November 2025 💌 ⁠ ⁠ Our monthly newsletter is packed with the latest news, blogs, feel-good stories, resources, events, jobs, and more!⁠ ⁠ Subscribe at womeninurbanism.ca/newsletter for the next newsletter to be delivered right to your inbox!⁠

Today is #WorldSustainableTransportDay ! 🚊🚶‍♀️🚴‍♀️👩‍🦽The use of public transit and uptake of active transportation has been challenging for women due to lack of safety, affordability, accessibility, and comfort. Learn more by reading our blogs on mobility-related issues at www.WomenInUrbanism.ca/words.

🛝 Everyone needs some play in their daily lives—from toddlers to teens to seniors. ⛹🏼‍♀️ With more people living in urban areas, incorporating spaces for play into our cities is becoming increasingly important. 📖 Read "How to Design Cities for Play" at www.WomenInUrbanism.ca/words/cities-for-play

🚽 Today is World Toilet Day 🚽 Women use the washroom more frequently than men due to pregnancy, menstruation, caregiving, and more. With the lack of sufficient toilets, they spend longer times waiting in line, affecting their time and health. 📖 Read more at www.womeninurbanism.ca/words/washro....

Edition 46: October 2025 💌 ⁠ ⁠ Our monthly newsletter is packed with the latest news, blogs, feel-good stories, resources, events, jobs, and more!⁠ ⁠ Subscribe at womeninurbanism.ca/newsletter for the next newsletter to be delivered right to your inbox!⁠

Urban planning today often presents itself as progressive, portraying itself as the architect of inclusive cities. However, inequalities persist in planning practice. Read "Planning’s Boys’ Club: Alive, Adapted, and Still Holding Power" at www.WomenInUrbanism.ca/words

On October 9th, celebrated authors and urban mobility advocates, Melissa and Chris Bruntlett @modacitylife.com , will be back in Vancouver for the #BookLaunch of Women Changing Cities 📖👭 Learn more on how Women in Urbanism Canada will be part of this historic event at www.WomenInUrbanism.ca/words

🟠 🪶 Today is the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation. We encourage you to use today, and every day, to take action that reflects your commitment to reconciliation. #NationalDayforTruthandReconciliation #OrangeShirtDay #RightToTheCity #SpatialJustice

Edition 45: September 2025 💌 ⁠ ⁠ Our monthly newsletter is packed with the latest news, blogs, feel-good stories, resources, events, jobs, and more!⁠ ⁠ Subscribe at womeninurbanism.ca/newsletter for the next newsletter to be delivered right to your inbox!⁠

Chris and Melissa from @modacitylife.com will be visiting Vancouver Oct 6-11th and have a number of fun activities planned including a social bike ride with the @hubnorthshore.bsky.social committee on Oct 11! Get your tickets today! www.eventbrite.com/cc/a-week-of...

In our new book, we highlight the groundbreaking work of female mayors, planners, and policymakers in reshaping cities for the better. From Paris to Montreal, these leaders are reclaiming streets, reimagining mobility, and redesigning public spaces. PRE-ORDER: www.modacitylife.com/women-changi...

🗓️ On October 9, join us and Voor Urban Labs in welcoming authors and urban mobility advocates, Melissa and Chris Bruntlett @modacitylife.com for the much-awaited #BookLaunch of 📖Women Changing Cities. Register at bit.ly/WomenChangin....

This week we're marking #GenderEqualityWeek in Canada! Even in the year 2025, gender inequalities persist, making it challenging for women to age in place⁠ within their communities. ⁠Read our blog "Gender Inequality Makes Aging More Difficult for Women" at www.womeninurbanism.ca/words/gender...

🗓️ September 18, marks the 🌒 Take Back the Night (TBTN) global movement against sexual and gender-based violence. Join a local #TBTN2025 event and reclaim cities at night! Read our blog, "How to get Harassment off our Streets" at www.WomenInUrbanism.ca/words

Meet Shama Saleh, our new Program Manager! 👋 She will be leading capacity-building activities to help grow the organization and working on our Scale-Up project to create positive impact! Learn more at www.WomenInUrbanism.ca/the-team

@nicoleroach.bsky.social spoke at #RideOfTheFancyWomen🚴 by @bikeology.bsky.social ! “A bicycle represents liberation and freedom of movement for so many people around the world. However, women haven’t always been able to enjoy this freedom in the same way as men." (more slides in reply)

This week, we're Back to School! 🎒 Did you know that only 1 in 4 children aged 5-14 bike/walk/roll to schools in Canada? Read our blog "Building Cities for Kids Benefits Everyone" at www.WomenInUrbanism.ca/words.⁠ ⁠#CitiesForKidsd#PublicSpacese#UrbanMobilityt#ActiveTransportrt

Edition 44: August 2025 💌 ⁠ ⁠ Our monthly newsletter is packed with the latest news, blogs, feel-good stories, resources, events, jobs, and more!⁠ ⁠ Subscribe at womeninurbanism.ca/newsletter for the next newsletter to be delivered right to your inbox!⁠

*Beep beep* Art tour incoming! We are excited to announce that we will be hosting an "R6 Art Tour" featuring artists Keerat Kaur, Jessie Sohpaul and the PLOT Sharing Garden stewards! Snacks and refreshments will be provided. RSVP: actionnetwork.org/ev... This event is supported by TransLink.

Edition 43: July 2025 💌 ⁠ ⁠ Our monthly newsletter is packed with the latest news, blogs, feel-good stories, resources, events, jobs, and more!⁠ ⁠ Subscribe at womeninurbanism.ca/newsletter for the next newsletter to be delivered right to your inbox!⁠

🎉Good News : Portage & Main Intersection Reopens to Pedestrians! On Jun 27, 2025, Winnipeg celebrated the reopening of the intersection after 46 years. Read our blog, "Gender Issues at the Intersection of Portage and Main" at www.WomenInUrbanism.ca/words (photo: @exchangedistrict.bsky.social )

Edition 42: June 2025 💌 ⁠ ⁠ Our monthly newsletter is packed with the latest news, blogs, feel-good stories, resources, events, jobs, and more!⁠ ⁠ Subscribe at womeninurbanism.ca/newsletter for the next newsletter to be delivered right to your inbox!⁠

I had a wonderful time at my first-ever @fancywomenbikeyeg.bsky.social! 👗👠💐🚲 This annual group ride in #Edmonton uses whimsy, flowers, and bikes to advocate for women-welcoming bicycle infrastructure. Kudos to the organizers at @bikeology.bsky.social for hosting a very fun and fancy ride! 👏

Edition 41: May 2025 💌 ⁠ ⁠ Our monthly newsletter is packed with the latest news, blogs, feel-good stories, resources, events, jobs, and more!⁠ ⁠ Subscribe at womeninurbanism.ca/newsletter for the next newsletter to be delivered right to your inbox!⁠

We're HIRING again - this time, a full-time Project Manager! 📝🙌 Learn more about the job opportunity at WomenInUrbanism.ca/careers 👀

The Ride of the Fancy Women is an Edmonton tradition. We don our fave cycle chic & slow roll to proclaim: •Bicycles are women's freedom machines •Bicycles fight traffic congestion •Bicycles fight climate change •City streets must welcome ♀️to 🚲 Jun 8ʻ25, details: www.eventbrite.ca/e/ride-of-th...

Today is the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia #IDAHOBIT2025 to raise awareness on struggles against violence and discrimination faced by 2SLGBTQIA+ folks. Read more on the fight for inclusion in cities at womeninurbanism.ca

#JanesWalk2025 weekend with Ally Lord @iamthel0rd ! 👣 "Had an amazing time on a guided tour of the murals along Quinpool Road led by the talented Swade Owens. Joined a 'sniffari' through Halifax’s Hydrostone neighbourhood led by local dog expert Jenn Marota" #Urbanism #PublicArt

🎉 Get ready to celebrate Mother's & Other's Day this Sunday, May 11! ⁠🫂💝 This weekend we take the time to reflect on the importance of creating an environment that is inclusive of the needs of parents, caregivers, kids and loved ones. 🤗 ⁠Read more at www.WomenInUrbanism.ca⁠ 📖

🔔 Join us today on 💻️ Zoom at 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm CT for our second Annual General Meeting! us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... Become an engaged member to vote! 🙋‍♀️ www.womeninurbanism.ca/membership

This International Women’s Day, we’re incredibly proud to reveal the cover of our third book, “Women Changing Cities: Global Stories of Urban Transformation”. Photo essays from 11 cities around the world, including Paris, Bogotá, Barcelona and Montréal. To be released by RIBA Publishing in October.

It's #InternationalWomensDay! 👩✊️ We have so many trailblazing women and gender-diverse people we want to celebrate and support. Read our latest blog to learn about 14 women accelerating action in urbanism: www.womeninurbanism.ca/words/14-wom...

Interested in how to make cities more equitable and inclusive for women, girls, and gender-diverse people? ✨🌆 Here is a thread of some of my favourite and/or most viewed blogs that I've published via @womenurbanismca.bsky.social! 🧵 #FeministCities

“Burned-Out Parents Need Better Public Spaces: To ease the burden on families, we need places to let the kids roam free.” Via @langealexandra.bsky.social www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

NEW Starter pack! 🔥 100 Women in Urbanism Cathy Tuttle (@cathytuttle.bsky.social) and I have curated this list of the 100 most interesting women and non-binary people in urbanism on Bluesky right now.

Why city planning needs diverse perspectives. Touring possible commuter cycling routes. What I saw - Smooth pavement. Separate from traffic. Shade. Not too busy. Perfect. What my female partner saw - Blind corners. No lighting. No escape routes. Too few users. Wouldn’t use this route.

📣 We are thrilled to announce that we have been awarded a grant from Women and Gender Equality Canada to support our "Scale-Up Project". 🚀 We're excited to grow the organization and continue our important work advancing gender equity in cities across Canada! 🇨🇦 www.canada.ca/en/women-gen...

NEW EPISODE PREMIERE ALERT: Please tune in this Friday, January 17th, at 2 pm EST for my conversation with Becca & Adam Denley about how a stay in Denmark inspired them to normalize utilitarian cycling back home in Yellowknife in the Northwest Territories in Canada. youtu.be/-aoVYzaVkUY

We’re looking for a Capacity Building Consultant to work with us to co-create a 3-year strategic plan! 📣✨️⁠ Learn more about the request for proposal at WomenInUrbanism.ca/careers.

After talking to us, Wigan Council have revised proposals for their planned enhancement of Leigh Civic Square. Designs consider safety and creating a welcoming space for women and girls- including clear sight-lines, lighting, zones for activities/play, and a variety of social seating.

📣📣📮📮: 15-minute cities have been proposed as the answer to problems of urban sustainability. Will they also solve gender inequities? Read the rest: genderpolicyreport.umn.edu/are-15-minut...