A new city: the women shaping public spaces

Webinar

Tuesday 27 June 2023
10:00 - 11:00

Image: Make Space for Girls

In this webinar, we explore how women are shaping public spaces and influencing planning processes to prioritise accessibility and safety in urban areas.

Public spaces are an important measure for the success and wellbeing of cities, improving mental and physical wellness and providing accessible amenities for all. However, who are these spaces designed for and what role does gender play in their development?

Public spaces for young women and girls are less visible compared to the myriad of multi-use games areas such as skate parks and sports pitches that take up a significant place across our public realm. How can public spaces cater for the needs of different gender groups, and what can the industry do to make public spaces safer and more inclusive?

In this webinar, we explore how women are advocating for change and influencing planning processes to turn our public spaces into accessible, safe and multifaceted environments.

From initiatives with local communities, planning consultations, workshops and thought-leadership, we will hear about the projects that are empowering women’s voices in shaping the future of our open spaces.

Programme

09:45 Speakers join via Zoom

10:00 Welcome from Chair

Florence Maschietto, Programme Manager, NLA

10:03 Making Space for girls

Dr Julia King, Policy Fellow, LSE Cities

10:13 Rethinking public parks

Linda Thiel, Director, White Arkitekter

10:23 Take a seat

Romy Rawlings, Chartered Landscape Architect and UK Commercial Director, Vestre

10:33 Panel discussion

Speakers above, plus:

Gabrielle Appiah, Senior Stakeholder Engagement Consultant, AECOM

10:45 Q&A

11:00 End

Speaker biographies

Linda Thiel

Director of London Studio, White Arkitekter

Florence Maschietto

Head of Professional Programme, NLA

Romy Rawlings

Commercial Director, Vestre

Gabrielle Appiah

Senior Stakeholder Engagement Consultant, AECOM

Dr Julia King

Policy Fellow, LSE Cities

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