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How can cities become greener, wilder, more inclusive, liveable, and poetic? Join us for a transformative 7-week online course, led by international UN House Director of Cities, urbanist, author, and regenerative practitioner May East, PhD. Inspired by her celebrated book What if Women Designed the City?, this programme explores the intersection of gender, urbanism, and regenerative design.
A Gender-Sensitive City
This unique programme invites participants to reimagine urban spaces through a gender-sensitive lens, exploring how cities can work better for women and girls, therefore benefitting all. Adopting a regenerative design perspective, this journey shifts the focus from “what’s wrong” to “what’s strong.” Participants will uncover untold narratives of the city, weaving them into four thematic areas:
Sense of Place
Green Space
Active Travel
Safety
Programme Structure
Duration: 7 weeks
Format: Weekly 1 ½ hour online sessions
Modules
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The Context: Addressing the Historic Gender Gap in Urban Planning
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Co-Evolving Mutualism: Mapping New Territories
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Sense of Place: Deepening Connection and Belonging
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Green Spaces: Designing for People and Wildlife
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Active Travel: Encouraging Sustainable Mobility
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Systems Thinking for Safety: Creating Meaningful Change
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Final Synthesis: Applying Learnings to Real-World Contexts
What You Will Gain
Participants will leave the programme equipped with:
✅ Regenerative Urban Design Skills – Apply gender-sensitive and nature-positive principles to urban planning.
✅ Systems Thinking for Urban Transformation – Identify leverage points and implement interventions for lasting impact.
✅ Participatory and Inclusive Planning Techniques – Engage in deep listening, co-designing public spaces, and fostering community-driven solutions.
✅ Policy Advocacy and Strategic Influence – Gain the confidence and knowledge to advocate for gender-equitable urban policies.
✅ Practical Tools for Implementation – Access a library of tested strategies and real-world case studies.
Join Us!
🔗 Read more about the programme here.
🎟 Book your place here.
Transform your perspective on urban design and be part of a movement towards cities that truly serve everyone!