Know more about our "Gender-Equal Cities Program" of FEM. DES. Network in Cities, The Gendered City entails. #FeministWalkingTours that allow #women* to explore city spaces critically, identifying areas where urban design has traditionally overlooked or marginalized women's experiences. These walks highlight #accessibility issues, #safety concerns, and points where city infrastructure could better support women's needs, particularly in #publictransportation, #transits, lighting, and signage. This hands-on approach raises awareness about #genderedurbanexperiences and encourages different identities to envision and advocate for a gender-equal city. #Amsterdam was one of these walks, and these are some of the quotes we got. A woman in one of our walks said "It’s eye-opening to realize how often women’s needs are #sidelined. Seeing it firsthand has inspired me to mention these walks and talk more about a city that serves us all.” “Once you see it, you can’t go back, and you carry this vision with you forever" Start this in your #city here https://lnkd.in/d3z4T2D9
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More than half of the world’s population lives in cities, yet not everyone has an equal say in their design and trajectory. What can we learn, writes Tracy Jooste, by considering the unique ways in which women experience city life? What steps can be taken to move towards gender-inclusive city planning and development? #LSEInequalitiesBlog https://ow.ly/CbMi50S9me8
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Check THIS out! --> On Thursday, July 11, at 1pm EDT, the London Legacy Development Corporation is hosting an online event to launch a new comprehensive Handbook entitled, "Creating Places That Work for Women and Girls." This new Handbook, focused on gender-informed urban design and planning, aims to address historical biases in city design that have overlooked the needs and experiences of women and girls, proposing practical solutions to create more inclusive and equitable urban spaces. Historically, with women's roles so much more circumscribed, urban design tended to favor men's needs, size, and schedules -- (just THINK about it for a second: in your OWN experience, how many times has the sizing, timing, or pricing of some aspect of urban infrastructure seemed inconvenient, even uncomfortable, until you thought, 'Aha! -- THIS was designed to accommodate men!) These biases have implications for women's safety, mobility, and access to services. Some cities -- Vienna has been legendary in its leadership here -- have invested substantially, over decades, in reimagining the city through a gender lens and integrating gender-informed principles into urban planning, directly learning about and then addressing the specific needs and challenges faced by girls and women. The event features insights from experts and stakeholders involved in gender-informed urban planning in London. We know we need close collaboration between policymakers, urban planners, architects, and community members and advocates, in order to reshape cities to advance gender equality; one reason i can't wait to hear this conversation and see this new Handbook is that i can't wait to learn about examples and real-life projects that can serve as models for effective strategies in creating gender-equitable urban environments worldwide, which are so much needed, in every city in the world! And beyond the launch of the Handbook and the many lessons no doubt found therein, what are the next steps for integrating gender-informed urban design into mainstream city planning practices globally? How can lessons learned from London's initiatives inspire similar efforts in other cities around the world? Register here, for this enlightening and potentially ground-changing discussion! https://lnkd.in/ex46dBxV #urbanequity #womensrights #safeforwomenandgirls UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme) Geeta Mehta
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What steps can cities take to create safer and more inclusive environments for women and girls? The need for safer public spaces has never been more pressing, as statistics reveal that a significant majority of women worldwide face harassment in urban settings. Addressing this challenge requires a collective effort rooted in understanding, empathy, and innovative solutions. Cities around the globe are beginning to recognize that urban planning should prioritize the needs of everyone, regardless of gender. From improving public lighting to enhancing transportation safety, there are actionable steps that can lead to tangible change. For example, investing in well-lit streets and establishing affordable public transport can empower women to navigate their communities without fear. Empowering voices in decision-making is crucial; cities should promote female representation in governance, ensuring women’s needs are front and center in policy discussions. Creating education programs around gender equality and encouraging bystander intervention are pivotal in fostering a culture of safety and respect. Let's come together to share insights and strategies that could transform our neighborhoods. What actions do you believe would make a difference in your city? Your thoughts matter! 🌍💚 https://lnkd.in/ehWHi3r4
16 Actions That Cities Can Take To Become Safer For Women and Girls
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One of the many issues which needs to be identified.
PhD Urban Design | Feminist Urbanist | The GenderedCity Author and Founding Director | Professor of Feminist Urbanism.
What are we researching in "#WomenAfterDark" WAD research? In our Women After Dark (WAD) research at The Gendered City, we explored the unique challenges women* face navigating urban spaces after dark. Our pilot study, conducted across five European cities—Milan, Amsterdam, Paris, and Rotterdam—revealed critical insights into how #gender shapes spatial experiences at #night. Key emerged terms that are the focus of our research include "#MentalMaps," the cognitive representations women form based on perceived safety and potential threats, and "#FearZones," areas identified as unsafe due to poor lighting, isolation, or prior incidents. Many women reported relying on "#SafeRoutes," familiar paths they feel comfortable using, highlighting the impact of #GenderedGeographies on their movement. More findings underscore the importance of considering #SpatialAgency, or how women navigate and influence urban spaces, often constrained by #InvisibleBarriers embedded in city design. We also observed #TerritorialBoundaries, where certain areas are deemed off-limits after dark, reflecting broader issues of #SpatialFear and #SafetyPerception. #FeministUrbanism, #Womenledurbanism, and through #FeministPlacemaking and #GenderSensitiveDesign lead our research to create safer, more accessible cities for everyone. The goal of our studies to help inform future urban interventions aimed at reducing #UrbanInequality and fostering #UrbanJustice. Stay tuned as we continue to explore how to design urban environments that reflect the lived realities of women* and other marginalized groups.
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Great research on insights into the perceived safety and threats (often due to poor lighting, lack of clear sight lines) that result in people avoiding these spaces! #saferoutes #inclusiveDesign #GenderedSensitiveDesign
PhD Urban Design | Feminist Urbanist | The GenderedCity Author and Founding Director | Professor of Feminist Urbanism.
What are we researching in "#WomenAfterDark" WAD research? In our Women After Dark (WAD) research at The Gendered City, we explored the unique challenges women* face navigating urban spaces after dark. Our pilot study, conducted across five European cities—Milan, Amsterdam, Paris, and Rotterdam—revealed critical insights into how #gender shapes spatial experiences at #night. Key emerged terms that are the focus of our research include "#MentalMaps," the cognitive representations women form based on perceived safety and potential threats, and "#FearZones," areas identified as unsafe due to poor lighting, isolation, or prior incidents. Many women reported relying on "#SafeRoutes," familiar paths they feel comfortable using, highlighting the impact of #GenderedGeographies on their movement. More findings underscore the importance of considering #SpatialAgency, or how women navigate and influence urban spaces, often constrained by #InvisibleBarriers embedded in city design. We also observed #TerritorialBoundaries, where certain areas are deemed off-limits after dark, reflecting broader issues of #SpatialFear and #SafetyPerception. #FeministUrbanism, #Womenledurbanism, and through #FeministPlacemaking and #GenderSensitiveDesign lead our research to create safer, more accessible cities for everyone. The goal of our studies to help inform future urban interventions aimed at reducing #UrbanInequality and fostering #UrbanJustice. Stay tuned as we continue to explore how to design urban environments that reflect the lived realities of women* and other marginalized groups.
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What are we researching in "#WomenAfterDark" WAD research? In our Women After Dark (WAD) research at The Gendered City, we explored the unique challenges women* face navigating urban spaces after dark. Our pilot study, conducted across five European cities—Milan, Amsterdam, Paris, and Rotterdam—revealed critical insights into how #gender shapes spatial experiences at #night. Key emerged terms that are the focus of our research include "#MentalMaps," the cognitive representations women form based on perceived safety and potential threats, and "#FearZones," areas identified as unsafe due to poor lighting, isolation, or prior incidents. Many women reported relying on "#SafeRoutes," familiar paths they feel comfortable using, highlighting the impact of #GenderedGeographies on their movement. More findings underscore the importance of considering #SpatialAgency, or how women navigate and influence urban spaces, often constrained by #InvisibleBarriers embedded in city design. We also observed #TerritorialBoundaries, where certain areas are deemed off-limits after dark, reflecting broader issues of #SpatialFear and #SafetyPerception. #FeministUrbanism, #Womenledurbanism, and through #FeministPlacemaking and #GenderSensitiveDesign lead our research to create safer, more accessible cities for everyone. The goal of our studies to help inform future urban interventions aimed at reducing #UrbanInequality and fostering #UrbanJustice. Stay tuned as we continue to explore how to design urban environments that reflect the lived realities of women* and other marginalized groups.
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Gender matters in designing for urban centers. We navigate the city differently after dark and interestingly it is altered again by whether we are solo, in small groups of women or mixed with men and when we are with our children. Architects examine these differences in design for gender primarily within individual buildings but at the urban scale how do we best translate this?
PhD Urban Design | Feminist Urbanist | The GenderedCity Author and Founding Director | Professor of Feminist Urbanism.
What are we researching in "#WomenAfterDark" WAD research? In our Women After Dark (WAD) research at The Gendered City, we explored the unique challenges women* face navigating urban spaces after dark. Our pilot study, conducted across five European cities—Milan, Amsterdam, Paris, and Rotterdam—revealed critical insights into how #gender shapes spatial experiences at #night. Key emerged terms that are the focus of our research include "#MentalMaps," the cognitive representations women form based on perceived safety and potential threats, and "#FearZones," areas identified as unsafe due to poor lighting, isolation, or prior incidents. Many women reported relying on "#SafeRoutes," familiar paths they feel comfortable using, highlighting the impact of #GenderedGeographies on their movement. More findings underscore the importance of considering #SpatialAgency, or how women navigate and influence urban spaces, often constrained by #InvisibleBarriers embedded in city design. We also observed #TerritorialBoundaries, where certain areas are deemed off-limits after dark, reflecting broader issues of #SpatialFear and #SafetyPerception. #FeministUrbanism, #Womenledurbanism, and through #FeministPlacemaking and #GenderSensitiveDesign lead our research to create safer, more accessible cities for everyone. The goal of our studies to help inform future urban interventions aimed at reducing #UrbanInequality and fostering #UrbanJustice. Stay tuned as we continue to explore how to design urban environments that reflect the lived realities of women* and other marginalized groups.
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Unveiling the Unseen: Celebrating “Women in Urban Planning” is a captivating series that shines a spotlight on the tireless efforts, expertise, and impact of female urban planners worldwide, with a special focus on Pakistan. These remarkable women are the Unsung Heroes who go beyond personal growth, shaping our cities and communities with their vision and dedication. In developing nations like Pakistan, their contributions often remain under-reported. City Pulse Pvt. Ltd. aims to address this by documenting and highlighting the invaluable work of these Innovative Female Urban Planners. Without their insights, our living environments would lack the intricacy, sensitivity, and consideration for marginalized groups. Let’s build a more inclusive future, one blueprint at a time! If you wish to be part of this series, or would like to recommend some other impactful lady, please reach us by this form: https://lnkd.in/d9_RsRAk #citypulse #WomeninUrbanPlanning #urbanplanner #urbanplanning #Innovative #FemaleUrbanPlanners #Pakistan #intricacy #sensitivity #marginalizedgroup
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The true concept of gender justice in urban spaces / What do women seek from the city? On this #InternationalDayToStopViolenceAgainstWomen, we must recognize the urgent need to bridge the gender gap in urban planning. For too long, the design of our cities has been shaped predominantly by male perspectives, often overlooking the specific needs of women and marginalized genders. This oversight results in urban spaces where women face disproportionate risks, particularly in areas like public transportation, where safety and harassment concerns are heightened, especially at night. Henri Lefebvre’s Right to the City theory, when applied through a gendered lens, calls for the creation of urban spaces that are not only accessible but also safe, inclusive, and empowering for everyone. Key elements of gender-inclusive spaces—such as safety, accessibility, and the reshaping of societal norms—are essential in fostering urban environments that prioritize women’s participation and comfort in public life. Furthermore, "Gender Structure and Spatial Organization: Traditional Spaces" highlights the gendered nature of traditional urban designs, which often reflect male-dominated structures. By contrasting these with more egalitarian spaces, we see how societal norms influence spatial organization, and how rethinking urban design can create more equitable spaces. Shifting toward inclusive designs not only benefits women, but it can also lead to broader societal change, fostering environments where both women and men feel equally safe and engaged. As urban researchers and designers, it is our responsibility to re-imagine how cities are built—ensuring that public spaces are designed to empower, protect, and meet the diverse needs of all urban dwellers. #GenderEquality #InclusiveUrbanDesign #UrbanPlanning #RightToTheCity #SafeCities #UrbanSpaces #WomenInDesign #GenderJustice
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𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆: 𝗔𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗴𝗶𝗿𝗹𝘀! 🌟🚀 W𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆? HerCity supports urban development from a girl’s perspective. The initiative guides urban actors to implement projects through a step-by-step methodology providing an open and digitally accessible platform for all, facilitating an ongoing dialogue between professionals and citizens. W𝗵𝘆 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆? 🌍 Urbanization is on the rise, with cities becoming home to 55% of the global population. However, urban planning often overlooks the needs of young women and girls. HerCity aims to change that by involving girls in the planning process to create cities that are inclusive, safe, and sustainable for everyone. W𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗶𝘁? 1. Three phases of Urban Development: - Assessment phase 🕵️♀️: Involves stakeholder engagement, city-wide and site-specific assessments. - Design phase 🎨: Focuses on analyzing challenges, designing ideas, and recommending actions. - Implementation phase🏗️: Covers action plans, sharing results, and following up on implementations. 2. Detailed Steps and Activities: - Block 1: Stakeholder Engagemen: Mapping and engaging participants. - Block 2: City-Wide Assessment: Training, data collection, and analysis. - Block 3: Site-Specific Assessment: Data gathering, map production, and quality scoring. 3. Digital Tools💻: - Checklists, calendars, agendas, manuals, forms, boards, apps, templates, surveys, and visualization services to support each phase. Key Highlights - Global Reach 🌐: HerCity tools are designed to be accessible and useful for urban planners around the world. - Sustainable Development Goals 🎯: The guide aligns with SDGs, including gender equality (SDG 5), sustainable cities (SDG 11), and partnerships (SDG 17). - Inclusive Planning 🏙️: Focuses on making cities safer and more welcoming for girls, ensuring they have equal opportunities to thrive. How to Get Involved? Visit [HerCity Toolbox](https://lnkd.in/g79HW5M) and start your inclusive urban planning journey today! 🚀 #InclusiveCities #UrbanPlanning #GenderEquality #SustainableDevelopment #HerCity
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