Women and Cities

This track discusses the role of women in cities and explores the meaning of feminist city planning, the current state of urban planning as it relates to gender equity, and what a feminist city could look like. Join course instructor Katrina Johnston-Zimmerman, lecturer and researcher, to learn the meaning of "feminist city planning" and how we can envision a more heart-centered city that works for everyone. Each course in this track is approved for AIA CES and AICP CM credit.

Women and Cities: Gender Equity, Past and Present

Investigate the meaning of “feminist city planning” by exploring how women have impacted cities past and present and imagining what a women-led city would look like from a variety of perspectives—both bottom-up and top-down.

54 Mins

AIA CES

AICP CM

SACPLAN CPD

Women and Cities 2: The Sexist City

This course discusses the current state of urban planning and design as it relates to gender equity.

51 Mins

AIA CES

AICP CM

Women and Cities 3: Gender Equity in Private Life

This course explores interiors as they relate to gender equity using several case studies as examples.

54 Mins

AIA CES

AICP CM

Women and Cities 4: Gender Equity in the Public Sphere

This course will outline the way in which women have occupied public spaces and the transition into a greater level of visibility for women in cities.

55 Mins

AIA CES

AICP CM

SACPLAN CPD

Women and Cities 5: The Feminist Future City

This final chapter speculates on what a feminist city could look like, recalling case studies and ancient examples that include contemporary contexts but also consider future needs for a more heart-centered city designed for everyone.

59 Mins

AIA CES

AICP CM

SACPLAN CPD