Discussion: Urban Commons Focus on Gender Issues
Sara Candiracci, Associate Director at Arup - Cities, Planning and Design, will join Coline Köves, a PhD student at the CESDIP and LATTS, in moderating a thought-provoking discussion at the upcoming Urban School Wednesday event.
The event, scheduled for an undisclosed date, aims to build cities that cater to the needs and uses of all, addressing who participates, who decides, and who benefits from urban initiatives. It will delve into international case studies and encourage feedback from participants.
Maxime Forest, a political scientist, lecturer, and researcher at Sciences Po, is also set to speak at the event. The discussion will focus on rethinking urban commons for more inclusive and equitable spaces, and will explore how gender inequalities manifest in city-making.
Shivani Gupta, a lecturer at the National University of Singapore, will be on a visiting stay at Sciences Po's Centre for European Studies and Comparative Politics (CEE) and Gender Studies Programme (PRESAGE) from August to December 2024. While her participation in the Urban School Wednesday event is yet to be confirmed, her expertise in gender studies will undoubtedly enrich the conversation.
However, the exact speaker list for the Urban School Wednesday event is not publicly available at this time. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, it is recommended to visit the official Urban School or event organiser's website, or to contact the event coordinators directly.
The event promises to feature interdisciplinary conversations and will delve into gender dynamics in urban space development. While the specifics of the discussion remain to be seen, it's clear that this event will be an important step towards creating more equitable and inclusive cities.
[1] Women's Pavilion "WA" Space - WA812 project session focusing on gender gaps in education and urban development (August 12, 2025) - https://www.wapavilion.org/events/wa812
[2] Gender Equality in Urban Planning - https://www.urban.org/urban-wire/gender-equality-urban-planning
[3] LGBTQ Inclusion in Urban Planning - https://www.architectmagazine.com/technology/lgbtq-inclusion-in-urban-planning_o
[4] Women in Urban Planning - https://www.womeninplanning.org/
[5] Gender and Urban Development - https://www.un-habitat.org/publications/gender-and-urban-development-a-review-of-the-state-of-the-art-in-urban-planning
- Sara Candiracci and Coline Köves, moderating the Urban School Wednesday event, will discuss the importance of gender equality in urban planning and self-development, as they aim to create cities that are more inclusive and equitable for all.
- In preparing for the Urban School Wednesday event, participants may find insights from reading about gender dynamics in urban space development, such as the Women's Pavilion project focusing on gender gaps in education and urban development, or UN-Habitat's review of the state-of-the-art in urban planning regarding gender and urban development.
