With the aim to make a city like Cairo more inclusive for all genders and sexualities, regardless of age, abilities, class, religion or economic background, this study was extended from our research project ‘Gender-inclusive Cities’ and investigated Cairo as one of case study cities. The project collaborated with the Cairo Safe City and Safe Public […]
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The walk started from the City Baths led by researchers. Following these locations in Newcastle city centre: Ridley Place, Northumberland Street, Saville Row, Blackett Street, Old Eldon Square, Grainger Market, Grey Street, Pilgrim Street, and Northumbria University Library. The walk lasted for approximately one hour. Participants produced interesting notes and excerpts of the conversation with
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What is a Gender Walk? Gender Walk is a group walk designed for residents to explore their urban environment together. With emphasis placed on gender-related issues, this method has been developed within the frame of a ‘Gender-inclusive Cities’ research project at Northumbria University, and positions itself within the problem field of gender-based differences and inequalities
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The project launch for the Gender-inclusive city design project – “Her cities” movie night took place in the Star and Shadow cinema in Newcastle on 29th April. Earlier afternoon, the research team put up the movie posters and collaborated with the cinema volunteers to set up the cinema room. Five additional posters were put up
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What is the purpose of the study? This research aims to illuminate the relationships between gender inequality, the built environment, and urban planning and design, for getting practicable processes and best practices for future urban planning and (re-)design projects that build more inclusive cities. Why you have been invited? The gained knowledge on
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Location: Star and Shadow Cinema 29th April 2022, 5:30-7pm Free but advanced registration is required! Please book your ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/her-cities-movie-night-and-collaborative-workshop-tickets-321162564877 This project launch and workshop will be held at the Star and Shadow Cinema, Newcastle. We welcome anyone who is interested in sharing opinions, knowledge or personal experiences on gender-inclusive planning to join us
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