The Gendered City started as a book and grew into an organisation. The Gendered City works on diverse feminist urban projects and research fields all centered on creating just and gender-equal cities through feminist placemaking and active citizen participation. Join us for a talk and book presentation where we take a dive into the systemic issues that make urban environments challenging for women, including safety, accessibility, public spaces, and transportation. During this evening, we will explore case studies, data, and examples of gender-blind urban planning and its consequences for equity and inclusivity. We will highlight progressive solutions and design frameworks that can better address gendered urban challenges.
About the speaker
Nourhan Bassam is a feminist urbanist and architect with a Ph.D. in Urban Design and Placemaking, and is the founder of The Gendered City, which began as a book and evolved into a global organisation. Dedicated to creating gender-equal cities through feminist placemaking and citizen participation, The Gendered City collaborates with initiatives like UN-Habitat’s HERCITY and hosts the FEM.DES. network, the world’s largest feminist design network, connecting over 500 experts from 35 countries. Nourhan’s work emphasizes inclusive urban design, with a focus on nighttime urbanism through projects like Women After Dark and Placemaking After Dark. She also teaches Feminist Spatial Design and Theory at the Academy of Architecture in Amsterdam, mentoring Master’s students on feminist spatial design and urban inclusivity.
About Gendered City
Her book, The Gendered City, has reached readers in over 40 countries, examining women’s experiences and challenges in urban spaces. Her upcoming book, Women after dark, set for publication in June 2025, delves into the intersectional realities of women navigating cities at night. Her forthcoming book, Feminist Spatialities, will showcase over 50 global feminist projects, further advancing her commitment to inclusive urban design.
