The design of urban spaces can have a significant impact on how comfortable queer individuals feel in public areas, particularly those that cater to dating or socializing. Cities around the world are...
The concept of urban planning involves creating an environment where people from all walks of life feel welcome and comfortable. One such group is the LGBTQ community, which has faced discrimination,...
Urban Planning for Inclusivity
Planners need to consider diverse identities and experiences when designing cities. This includes individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender,...
LGBTQ individuals have unique needs, safety concerns, and cultural expressions that are often different from those of heterosexual individuals. Urban environments play an important role in shaping...
It is important to understand that urban spaces are often perceived as places where people come together to socialize, interact, and build communities.
For members of the LGBTQ+ community, these...
Urban Planning, Architectural Design, and Spatial Practices: Their Influence on Gender and Social Inclusion
Gender is a socially constructed concept that refers to the cultural expectations and...
Urban planning has become increasingly focused on creating livable spaces for all people, including those who identify as LGBTQIA+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, and...
Architectural and spatial practices play an important role in shaping society and its members' identities, experiences, and ways of life. These include physical structures, urban environments, public...
The following paper will discuss how architectural design and urban planning can be used to enhance social inclusion and facilitate the expression of identity in public spaces. It will explore how...
There is no universal consensus about how spatial configurations in urban environments reinforce or subvert normative gender hierarchies. Some argue that such spaces are designed to promote certain...