This episode focuses on the critical importance of accessible, inclusive, and well-designed public spaces for overall safety and functionality, with a sharp focus on gender equality in planning and management. We discuss a proposed dashboard with indicators and a satisfaction survey – vital tools to promote and measure true gender equality in urban environments.

Relates to The Feminist Park Project: Provides practical tools and metrics for the Feminist Park to assess its impact on gender equality, ensuring accountability and continuous improvement in creating truly inclusive and functional public spaces.

Source for Podcast Episode:

• Book/Paper: "Gender equality in urban planning and management: A dashboard with indicators and a satisfaction survey"

• Author: Ariane Pereira, Emília Malcata Rebelo

• Book/Paper: SAFER PARKS Improving access for women and girls

• This document has been prepared by Keep Britain Tidy, Make Space for Girls, the University of Leeds and West and Yorkshire Combined Authority.

•  WHAT MAKES A PARK FEEL SAFE OR UNSAFE? The views of women, girls and professionals in West Yorkshire

• Authors: A research project led by Dr Anna Barker and Professor George Holmes (University of Leeds) with Dr Rizwana Alam, Lauren Cape-Davenhill, Dr Sally Osei-Appiah and Dr Sibylla Warrington Brown, in collaboration with West Yorkshire Combined Authority.

• Intro/Outro Music: big-band-tv-show-logo-164230 Music by Anastasia Chubarova from Pixabay