In honor of Women’s History Month, we dedicate this episode to the authentic experiences of people who identify as women in public space and the built environment. Planners of all gender identities have a responsibility to create spaces that are safe and accessible for all users. Women are often underrepresented in the fields responsible for these conditions. Such as planning, architecture, and engineering. Nimo and Jas interviewed two fellow black women on how they engage with public space and their choices as they navigate the world every day. First, Melanie Brooks, mother, Oakland, CA native, and current resident working in public administration. And Tabia Gamble, a young transportation professional living in Baltimore city. Press play to hear:

• What transportation mode feels safe depending on the time of day or ridership volume
• Considerations for personal safety and property when making routine trips due to increased crime during the COVID-19 pandemic
• Training tools and resources for practitioners, such as UN Women’s free online course titled Mainstreaming Gender Equality in Infrastructure

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RESOURCES: 

Narratives of Marginalized Cyclist: Understanding obstacles to utilitarian cycling among women and minorities in Portland, OR

Unsafe and Harassed in Public Spaces

Breaking Barriers to Bike Share: Insights from Residents of Traditionally Underserved Neighborhoods

Benefits of gender equality through infrastructure provision: an EU-wide survey

SustainABLE UNOPS

Feminist City: A Field Guide | Environment & Urbanization

Infrastructure for gender equality and the empowerment of women

https://sustainable-infrastructure-tools.org/gender-responsive-infrastructure/

Gender-Responsive Infrastructure