The Gender Reveal of Space

The Gender Reveal of Space: A spatial strategic framework for a more gender inclusive planning and design of public spaces in the Netherlands

Fons, Francien (TU Delft Architecture and the Built Environment)

Kleinhans, R.J. (mentor)
Bet, E.M. (mentor)

Delft University of Technology

Architecture, Urbanism and Building Sciences | Urbanism

2023-06-27

What happens if we look at (public) space through the lens of gender? How would it be experienced differently? These are questions this thesis will look into. It aims to not only explore different types of gendered spaces but also to increase the understanding of designers and planners on how to make public space more gender inclusive. With the purpose of exploration, a case study is done with a neighborhood in Rotterdam, namely Beverwaard. The conclusions are translated into a strategic framework and an accompanying patternbook. The strategic framework proposes the improvement of the safety, accessibility and inclusivity of public space.

Gender equality
Inclusiveness
Public Space
Spatial justice
Strategic framework
urban planning and designing

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Student theses

master thesis

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