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Women in Urbanism Canada
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A women-led community working to transform Canadian cities into more equitable, enjoyable, and sustainable places for everyone. ✨🌆

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Happy Gender Equality Week 🎉 Celebrate with us tomorrow at our FREE webinar with Melissa Bruntlett, author of Women Changing Cities! Explore how gender equity in urban design can create safer, more inclusive cities.

🗓️ Sept 24, 12–1 PM ET
🔗 womeninurbanism.ca/words/live-with-melissa
Melissa Bruntlett smiles outdoors on a bicycle. Text promotes Women in Urbanism Canada's free webinar, “Women Changing Cities: Live with Melissa Bruntlett,” celebrating Gender Equality Week. Limited spots available! Join us September 24, from 12–1 PM ET, virtually via Zoom. Registration details are available in the caption.
September 23, 2026 at 4:02 PM
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"Public streets can serve people of all ages, incomes, and abilities." — Holly Hixson 🚲🚶‍♀️

This #WorldCarFreeDay, we’re looking back at our resource on why car-free streets build safer, healthier, and gender-inclusive cities! 🚫🚗

🔗 WomenInUrbanism.ca/words/car-free-streets-benefit-everyone
Car-free street filled with pedestrians walking in both directions, with trees, buildings, and event tents lining the road. Text reads: ‘September 22 | World Car Free Day. Car-Free Streets Benefit Everyone.’ Labelled as a Think Piece. See caption for details on where to read the blog. The same car-free street photo with a dark green overlay and white text on coral backgrounds. Quote reads: “Public streets can serve people of all ages, incomes, and abilities...through careful planning, appropriate investment, and thoughtful community activation. I urge cities of all sizes...to investigate how public space can serve as more than just a place to pass through or store personal vehicles.” Attributed to Holly Hixson, author of Car Free Cities Benefit Everyone.
September 22, 2026 at 4:30 PM
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📸 In her photo essay, WiUC Chair Nicole Roach explores six elements of hostile architecture and how they can impact access and comfort in public spaces, particularly for women, girls, and gender-diverse people.

🔗 WomenInUrbanism.ca/words/hostile-architecture-harms-women
Three women share a small bench on a public bench between two large wooden planters in front of a brick building. Text reads: “How Hostile Architecture Harms Women — Photo Essay.” The same image of the three women now has a dark teal overlay. Quote from Nicole Roach, Chair at Women in Urbanism Canada and author of the Photo Essay reads, “Hostile architecture not only makes life much harder for unhoused people, it makes public spaces much less welcoming to everyone. For women, girls, and gender-diverse people, in particular, these designs can significantly impact their access and comfort, especially when seeking public seating.” See caption for details on accessing the full photo essay.
September 11, 2026 at 4:02 PM
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📣 Blog writers wanted! WiUC is seeking fresh voices to write on housing, mobility, accessibility, placemaking & more through an intersectional feminist lens.

Honoraria available. No experience required!

Submit by Sept. 22 @ 11:59PM PT

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Call for blog contributors for Women in Urbanism Canada. Honoraria available, and no publishing experience is required. Seeking fresh perspectives through an intersectional feminist lens on housing, mobility, accessibility, placemaking, and other urbanism-related topics. Submissions are due September 22 at 11:59pm PT. Submission link is in the caption of this post. Illustration shows a person waiting at a bus shelter over a stylized city map.
September 4, 2026 at 5:12 PM
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Edition 56: August 2026 💌 ⁠
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Our monthly newsletter is packed with what's new, what's inspiring, and what's coming up!
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🔗 Read the newsletter at womeninurbanism.ca/words. Subscribe for the next newsletter to be delivered right to your inbox!⁠
Cover of Women in Urbanism Canada’s Edition 56 newsletter, August 2026. A sunny park filled with people sits in front of a city skyline. Text reads: “Edition 56: August 2026 Newsletter” and invites readers to swipe through what’s new, what’s inspiring, and what’s coming up. “What’s New” highlights recent articles, opinion pieces, statements, and urbanism resources focused on topics including masculinity and car culture, urbanism books, road safety, gender-based violence, and walkability. “What’s Inspiring” highlights stories of people and communities shaping more inclusive, creative, and people-centred cities. Featured stories include art and architecture, women-focused urban design, safer streets, community gardening, and a women’s cycling event in Winnipeg. “What’s Coming Up” features five upcoming events and learning opportunities in September, including a writing workshop, a Vancouver civic forum, an active mobility symposium, a webinar with Melissa Bruntlett, and a conversation about women and public office. Each opportunity includes information on how to register. Read the full newsletter at WomenInUrbanism.ca/words
August 28, 2026 at 4:36 PM
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📣 Register now for our #GenderEqualityWeek webinar + live Q&A with Melissa Bruntlett, author of #WomenChangingCities.
🔗 WomenInUrbanism.ca/words/live-with-melissa
#WomenInUrbanism #UrbanDesign #InclusiveCities
Webinar announcement for “Women Changing Cities: Live with Melissa Bruntlett,” Thursday, September 24, 12–1 PM Eastern Time on Zoom. Join Melissa Bruntlett for a conversation on gender-inclusive urban design and a live Q&A. Free registration at WomenInUrbanism.ca/words/live-with-melissa. Women Changing Cities (2025) by Melissa and Chris Bruntlett highlights 19 women who have shaped 10 cities around the world, exploring their impact on transportation, housing, public space, and climate resilience. Headshot of Melissa Bruntlett, a Dutch-Canadian urban mobility advocate, author, and founder of Modacity Creative. She works to advance more equitable and sustainable mobility through storytelling and engagement. Join Women in Urbanism Canada’s community of 100+ urbanists working toward safer, more inclusive, and gender-equitable cities. Members can enter a giveaway to win a free copy of Women Changing Cities by signing up at womeninurbanism.ca/membership; see the caption for more details about the giveaway.
August 26, 2026 at 6:34 PM
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🏙️ Ready to write for more equitable cities? Register for a free virtual workshop on September 16 on ✍️Blog Writing Best Practices at www.womeninurbanism.ca/words/blog-w...
#FeministWriting #WritingWorkshop #DigitalStorytelling #InclusiveCities
"Blog Writing Best Practices" virtual workshop hosted by Women in Urbanism Canada. Graphic shows a woman working on a laptop by a window. Text details a free workshop to learn blog writing for gender equity and urbanism. Event takes place September 16, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM EST online via Zoom. Register at WomenInUrbanism.ca/words/blog-writing-workshop.
August 24, 2026 at 6:05 PM
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Our 2026–2028 Strategic Plan is live in EN & FR | Notre plan stratégique 2026-2028 est maintenant disponible en anglais et en français! ✨

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August 20, 2026 at 6:12 PM
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Meet Farhia Farah, our new Project Manager!👋 She'll be leading WiUC's operations and fund development with her interests in community, gender, belonging, and place, contributing to the work of creating more equitable and connected cities. Learn more at WomenInUrbanism.ca/about#team.
Portrait of Farhia Farah outdoors. Text reads: "Meet our new Project Manager. Farhia Farah (she/her)." A button at the bottom says, "Swipe to read more." Green background with a curved photo of straw awning along the left edge. White text reads: "Our identities and lived experiences shape how we experience place, and should have a place in shaping the cities we build." The website WomenInUrbanism.ca/about#team appears at the bottom.
August 13, 2026 at 6:18 PM
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🗓️ Save the date! Join us on September 24 for a FREE webinar with Melissa Bruntlett ( @modacitylife.com ), author of Women Changing Cities, in celebration of Gender Equality Week. Registration details coming soon! #GenderEqualityWeek #UrbanPlanning #InclusiveCities
Coming September 24 Women Changing Cities: Live with Melissa Bruntlett Save the date for our upcoming webinar with author Melissa Bruntlett that explores how gender and equity shape urban design. More details coming soon Photo features headshot of guest speaker, Melissa Bruntlett, standing with her bicycle on a cycling path. The graphic also contains the cover of the book, Women Changing Cities, by the author.
August 12, 2026 at 6:27 PM
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Edition 55: July 2026 💌 ⁠
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Our monthly newsletter is packed with what's new, what's inspiring, and what's coming up!
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Read the newsletter at www.womeninurbanism.ca/words/editio...

Subscribe for the next newsletter to be delivered right to your inbox!⁠
Cover graphic for Women in Urbanism Canada's July 2026 newsletter carousel. The background shows a person wearing a backpack walking through a sunny, tree-lined park while holding hands with two young children, one of whom points ahead. Overlaid text reads, "Edition 55: July 2026" and "Newsletter." At the bottom, text reads, "Swipe to see what's new, what's inspiring, and what's coming up," followed by a right-pointing arrow. Bold heading reading "What's New," followed by a snapshot of articles, research, news, and a podcast exploring gender-inclusive urban planning and city-building. Featured resources include an article on designing public spaces for women and girls, research on how street harassment affects walkability, a news story about children's spaces in Toronto, and a podcast featuring Melissa and Chris Bruntlett on human-centered design and mobility. A button at the bottom reads, "Swipe for more." Bold heading reading "What's Inspiring," followed by a snapshot of positive community updates highlighting progress in inclusive city-building across Canada. Featured stories include Toronto's expansion of car-free streets, Brossard's transit-oriented downtown development, advocacy wins for gender-based violence prevention in Alberta, women-led affordable housing in Vancouver, and a new outdoor community gathering space in Yellowknife. A button at the bottom reads, "Swipe for more." Bold heading reading "What's Coming Up," followed by a snapshot of upcoming civic engagement events, funding opportunities, consultations, and volunteer opportunities taking place from July through September 2026. Featured items include free city-building tours for Toronto youth, CivicAction's Policy Jam, a national 2SLGBTQI+ consultation, the Canada Women's Economic Leadership Grant, Women Transforming Cities' Our City Hall Forum, and a volunteer opportunity with The Laneway Project. The footer invites readers to view the full newsletter at WomenInUrbanism.ca/words.
July 30, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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📸 Through photography and storytelling, our board member, Aisha Sidiqi, explores Toronto beyond architecture to reveal how art, culture, and everyday moments shape connection and belonging. Read blog at www.WomenInUrbanism.ca/words/discovering-toronto-art.
Graphic promoting a blog by Aisha Sidiqi featuring a colourful mural of a person riding a red bicycle. Text reads: "Discovering Toronto Through a Newcomer's Lens: Art, Urbanism, and Connection." Graphic featuring the same mural with an excerpt from Aisha Sidiqi's blog: "Through this work, I invite others to see Toronto as more than a city of infrastructure and movement, but as a place of everyday stories, layered experiences, and evolving connections." The quote is attributed to Aisha Sidiqi, Director at Large at Women in Urbanism Canada.
July 29, 2026 at 6:59 PM
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Meet Ally Soriano, our new Communications Specialist! 👋 She'll be leading WiUC's communications and outreach efforts through storytelling, digital content, website management, and member engagement. Learn more at WomenInUrbanism.ca/about#team.
Portrait of Ally Soriano outdoors. Text reads: "Meet our new Communications Specialist. Ally Soriano (she/her)." A button at the bottom says, "Swipe to read more." Green background with a curved photo of trees along the left edge. White text reads: "I have never felt stronger, genuinely supported, or more inspired than when I am working with women and femmes alike. It is this exact culture of safety, belonging, and joy that I want to help build into the fabric of our cities." The website WomenInUrbanism.ca/about#team appears at the bottom.
July 20, 2026 at 5:21 PM
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C'est sorti ! 📄 Le rapport d'impact bien attendu de Women in Urbanism Canada est maintenant disponible en anglais et en français sur notre site web à www.WomenInUrbanism.ca/about#our-impact.
#ImpactReport #Publication #WomenInUrbanism #GenderEquality #AGM2026 #NonProfit
Nouvelle publication ! Rapport d'impact 2025 est maintenant disponible à www.WomenInUrbanism.ca/about#our-impact.
July 13, 2026 at 1:36 PM
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It's out! 📄 Women in Urbanism Canada's much-awaited Annual Impact Report is now available in English and French (mais oui !) on our website at www.WomenInUrbanism.ca/about#our-impact.
#ImpactReport #Publication #WomenInUrbanism #GenderEquality #AGM2026 #NonProfit
New Publication! Annual Impact Report 2025 is now live! Read at www.WomenInUrbanism.ca/about#our-impact.
July 13, 2026 at 1:35 PM
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Edition 54: June 2026 💌 ⁠
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Our monthly newsletter is packed with what's new, what's inspiring, and what's coming up!
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Read the newsletter at womeninurbanism.ca/words. Subscribe for the next newsletter to be delivered right to your inbox!⁠
Edition 54: June 2026 Newsletter Photo in the background features a woman biking with a fancy constume on the street with a bridge in the background. Her bike has a pride flag behind her seat and a baby carriage with a kid's bike attached. Swipe to see what’s new, what’s inspiring, and what’s coming up. What's New Snapshot of the content in the newsletter under this section (as a preview). Swipe for more. What's Inspiring Snapshot of the content in the newsletter under this section (as a preview). Swipe for more. What's Coming Up Snapshot of the content in the newsletter under this section (as a preview). Read the full newsletter at www.WomenInUrbanism.ca/words.
June 30, 2026 at 7:48 PM
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Cycling can be an extremely beneficial activity during the gestational period — when done in a way that works for you and your body. 🤰🏻🚴🏻‍♀️ Read the blog at www.womeninurbanism.ca/words/bumps-...
Bumps on Bikes: Cycling Whilst Pregnant Resource Read the blog at www.WomenInUrbanism.ca/words
June 25, 2026 at 4:35 PM
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📣 BIG NEWS (again!): We are excited to be awarded $200,000 from the National Capacity Building Grant by Canadian Women's Foundation, supported by Women and Gender Equality Canada for our "Scale-Up for Impact Project"! 😊🚀⁠
We are Fund Recipients! Women in Urbanism Canada's Scale-Up For Impact Project is Funded by the "National Capacity Building Grant" from Canadian Women's Foundation, with the support of Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE).
June 23, 2026 at 4:49 PM
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This year, four Women in Urbanism Canada team members attended Jane's Walks in their own cities! 🚶🏼‍♀️Together, they take you along for each walk, highlighting themes and key takeaways that align with WiUC's mission.
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Event Recap: Jane's Walks 2026 Photo Essay Read the blog at www.WomenInUrbanism.ca/words. Photo features an older woman holding a Jane's Walk flag in the foreground and facing the walk leader who's talking about a hidden spot of urban greenery in the neighbourhood. There are other walk participants nearby.
June 18, 2026 at 5:50 PM
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Meet Natalie Cho, our new Board member! 👋✨⁠ She seeks to reshape planning processes so that they are inclusive, grounded in lived experience, and reflective of the communities they serve. 🫂 Learn more at www.WomenInUrbanism.ca/about.
Meet our new Board member Natalie Cho (she/her) Swipe to read more. "Cities are reflections of our collective choices. The way we plan, design, and govern them determines who has access to opportunity, safety, and a sense of belonging." - Natalie Cho Learn more about Natalie at www.WomenInUrbanism.ca/about
June 17, 2026 at 2:14 PM
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📣 BIG NEWS: We are thrilled to announce that we have been awarded a 6-month extension grant of $97,500 from Women and Gender Equality Canada’s Women’s Capacity Fund to support our "Scale-Up Project"! 😊🚀⁠
We are Fund Recipients! Women in Urbanism Canada's Scale-Up Project is Funded by the "Women's Capacity Fund" from Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE). The fund has been extended for another 6 months in 2026.
June 16, 2026 at 3:48 PM
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Meet Rajah Maggay (@rajahmaggay.bsky.social), our new Board member! 👋✨⁠ She seeks to advocate for vibrant communities where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. 🫂. Learn more at www.WomenInUrbanism.ca/about.
Meet our new Board member Rajah Maggay (she/her) Swipe to read more. "By centering the voices and experiences of women, racialized people, and those most impacted by systemic barriers, we can build cities that work for everyone." - Rajah Maggay Learn more about Rajah at www.WomenInUrbanism.ca/about
June 15, 2026 at 3:05 PM
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We're HIRING again - this time, a Project Manager (Operations/Fund Development)! 📝🙌⁠ Learn more about the job opportunity at www.WomenInUrbanism.ca/membership#join-team.
We're Hiring! Project Manager (Operations/Fund Development) The Project Manager (Operations/Fund Development) will collaborate with staff and board to oversee core operations and generate revenue, while also supporting the delivery of ongoing projects. Swipe for more details. Illustration features two women on a park bench embracing each other. They are wearing rollerblades and helmets. Join the Team Salary Range: $67,500 - $72,500 Hours: 32 hrs/week (1 FTE) Location: Remote, anywhere in Canada Application Deadline: June 16, 2026 How to Apply: Follow the instructions to submit a cover letter and resume via email to careers@womeninurbanism.ca. Learn more at www.WomenInUrbanism.ca/membership#join-team. Illustration features two women on a park bench embracing each other. They are wearing rollerblades and helmets.
June 2, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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On April 23, 2026, Women in Urbanism Canada hosted the third edition of our Annual General Meeting! 🤗⁠ We successfully reached quorum, shared organizational updates, engaged in breakout room sessions, and elected three new Board of Directors. Read more at www.WomenInUrbanism.ca/words.
Event Recap: Annual General Meeting 2026 Update Photo features women seated in a cafe having a conversation. Another person is seated in the sidewalk patio and sipping coffee. Read more at www.WomenInUrbanism.ca/words.
May 25, 2026 at 4:30 PM
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Edition 53: May 2026 💌 ⁠
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Our monthly newsletter is packed with what's new, what's inspiring, and what's coming up!
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Read the newsletter at womeninurbanism.ca/words. Subscribe for the next newsletter to be delivered right to your inbox!⁠
Edition 53: May 2026 Newsletter Photo in the background features people walking in the park with cherry blossom trees on a bright sunny day. Swipe to see what’s new, what’s inspiring, and what’s coming up. What's New Snapshot of the content in the newsletter under this section (as a preview). Swipe for more. What's Inspiring Snapshot of the content in the newsletter under this section (as a preview). Swipe for more. What's Coming Up Snapshot of the content in the newsletter under this section (as a preview). Read the full newsletter at www.WomenInUrbanism.ca/words.
May 19, 2026 at 2:44 PM