PLANNING CITIES BASED ON GENDER EQUALITY PRINCIPLES: APPROACHES AND EXPERIENCES
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https://doi.org/10.17721/1728-2721.2024.90-91.1Keywords:
city, gender equality, gender mainstreaming, public spaces, urban planning, participationAbstract
Background. Integration of gender mainstreaming into urban planning is essential for achieving social justice, inclusiveness, and sustainable urban development. Implementing gender equality principles in urban planning enhances the quality of life for all residents. Experiences from cities worldwide demonstrate the effectiveness and necessity of adopting gender-sensitive approaches to urban planning. The aim of the study is to explore approaches and positive experiences in city planning based on gender equality, as well as to identify the advantages, challenges, and opportunities for their application in Ukrainian cities.
Methods. The study draws on diverse sources, including scientific research (articles and monographs), materials and projects from international organisations, presentations, discussions of initiatives, and expert commentary in the field of urban planning. The results were obtained using methods of analysis and synthesis, the construction of logical schemes, and SWOT analysis.
Results. This article presents the results of a study analysing positive examples of gender mainstreaming projects of varying scales in cities across the globe. It identifies practices that can be adapted for implementation in Ukraine while outlining the challenges and opportunities associated with urban planning in the context of gender mainstreaming. A logical framework was developed to conceptualise gender mainstreaming within the context of creating a gender-just city. The research highlights that integrating gender perspectives into urban planning significantly enhances the functionality, inclusiveness, safety, accessibility, and comfort of urban spaces for all citizens. To further explore these opportunities, a SWOT analysis was conducted to identify the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats associated with implementing gender-sensitive approaches in Ukraine's urban planning processes.
Сonclusions. Successful gender-sensitive planning projects demonstrate that addressing the needs of diverse social groups not only improves the comfort of the urban environment but also fosters social integration. These projects can serve as models for Ukrainian cities, offering valuable insights for adaptation to local contexts. The findings provide a foundation for developing inclusive and sustainable cities while strengthening citizen participation in urban planning and governance.
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