LGBTQ people face unique challenges when it comes to feeling safe, included, visible, and socially connected in public spaces. This is especially true in cities where they may be more likely to feel...
Architectural and design practices have been shaped by heteronormative values and patriarchal structures since their origin. These traditional methods often ignore marginalized groups such as LGBTQ+...
LGBTQ Perspectives in Urban Design
Urban design is an essential element of planning that helps to create safe, inclusive, and vibrant communities.
Traditional designs often fail to account for...
Queer-informed architectural design is a methodology that challenges conventional gender binaries and seeks to create spaces that are more responsive to non-heteronormative identities and...
Queer-informed design refers to incorporating queer perspectives into architectural designs and planning processes to create more inclusive and non-heteronormative spaces. This approach challenges...
How can inclusive urban design create spaces that are affirming, culturally sensitive, and psychologically supportive for LGBTQ communities?
The design of physical spaces has a profound impact on...
Urban spaces can be designed to integrate LGBTQ perspectives, enhance safety, and promote social cohesion through a variety of measures, including public art installations, gender-neutral restrooms,...
There has been an increasing recognition that cities need to be designed with the needs of diverse populations in mind, including those who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or...