Is Havana the World’s Least Sexist City ?

Geochicas has been at the forefront of efforts around the world to reveal the under-representation of women in street names. Their interactive map Las Calles de las Mujeres explores the ratio of streets named for men and women in a number of cities in Spain, Argentina, Mexico, Bolivia, Cuba, Paraguay, Peru, Italy and Uruguay. The Geochicas map now includes an analysis of street names in 32 Maps Mania… more →
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Wheelchair map app aims to help users find path of least resistance – University of Alberta – University Relations

University of Alberta – University Relations Wheelchair map app aims to help users find path of least resistanceUniversity of Alberta – University RelationsAn app that identifies the exertion required to navigate the city in a wheelchair won Edmonton's HealthHack competition, part of the 2018 Smart Cities Challenge. “People who use wheelchairs often find the built environment very challenging, and if they … map app – Google News… more →
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