It’s a challenging and exciting time to be in city-building, and an important time to have these inspiring stories shared! Thank you again Melissa and Chris for such a hugely important contribution to a badly needed conversation!

And buy this book!

@modacitylife.com #UrbanismBookClub

5/end

NOW as I look back at my own journey and the women who inspired me, while also thinking about the people (and women specifically) I now mentor and encourage in city planning, I see these FIVE traits as absolutely key for opening doors to collaboration, learning, and achieving the best outcomes!

4/

My FAVOURITE take-away was their highlighting of FIVE traits that helped these women change-makers be successful:

1. Lead with empathy
2. Have a long term plan/vision
3. Emphasize an understanding of “care work” (ie. care giving and family supports)
4. Build alliances
5. Value impact over power

3/

This special, inspiring book tells the stories of women leaders and change-makers around the world.

Great women role-models like @annehidalgo.bsky.social, @valplante.bsky.social, @clovermoore.bsky.social, @silviacasorran.bsky.social, @lauraballesteros.bsky.social, and many more!

2/

My street has a huge green canopy of trees now - it makes a huge difference at street level.