Feminist Cities
How can fundamental freedoms to the city be secured through public policy, innovation and design?
A feminist city is more than a city free from sexual violence: it is the fundamental freedom to access the opportunities and resources of the city regardless of any protected characteristic such as gender, race, class, physical ability, sexuality. Because, while the city is a place of opportunity and liberation - offering a range of employment types, exposure to diverse cultural experiences and education - it is unequally accessible depending on categories of gender, race, class and physical ability. But interpreting this philosophy in terms of physical infrastructure design and public policy is an ongoing endeavor, which we will explore through this theme.
Co-Director of UCL Urban Laboratory
Dr Ellie Cosgrave is Co-Director of UCL Urban Laboratory and Lecturer in Urban Innovation and Policy at UCL's Department of Science, Technology, Engineering and Public Policy, where she is Co-Director of the Urban Innovation and Policy Lab. Contact e.cosgrave@ucl.ac.uk to propose activities or connect with our work under this Priority Area.
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Urban Pamphleteer #8: Skateboardings published online
UCL Urban Laboratory has published the eighth issue in the Urban Pamphleteer series, bringing together voices who are pushing forward debate on the role of skateboarding in effecting urban and social change.
29 Apr 2020
Audio: Sexuality at Home
We have re-uploaded audio from our Sexuality at Home interdisciplinary workshop in 2012, exploring the relationship between domesticity and sexuality.
01 Apr 2020
Study on safety in London's public spaces for women and girls released
As a signatory to UN Women’s Safe Cities and Safe Public Spaces programme, London has committed to further work ensuring women and girls are socially, economically and politically empowered in public spaces.
06 Mar 2020