Core CPD Framework:
- Diversity, Inclusion & Professional Ethics
- Placemaking and Design
- 2 CPD Hours
Event Description
Explore how intersectionality can shape urban design and planning practices. This session will highlight the importance of creating spaces that reflect diverse identities and experiences between individuals and communities. With a focus on active travel, join our panel discussion unpacking data and strategies for ensuring that public spaces are authentically accessible, welcoming, and inclusive of those who may be overlooked in traditional design approaches.
Learning outcomes
Attendees will:
- Gain a deeper understanding of how intersectionality (considering multiple aspects of identity, such as race, gender, ability, and socioeconomic status) shapes urban design and planning practices, and why this perspective is crucial for creating more equitable public spaces.
- Understand the role of third spaces beyond home and work environments for LGBTQIA+ individuals.
- Explore data-driven insights and effective strategies for ensuring urban spaces are accessible, welcoming, and inclusive, particularly for underrepresented communities, with a focus on active travel and mobility. Leave with actionable knowledge on how to apply inclusive design principles to their own urban planning or design work, fostering public spaces that authentically reflect and serve diverse communities.
- Examine best practice in developing safe third spaces through planning policy, also recognising the barriers to achieving safe and inclusive third spaces and how to overcome these in practice.
Programme
- We are currently finalising the event programme and will share the full schedule shortly. Please check back soon for updates.
Accessibility
The RTPI is committed to delivering inclusive events; to make sure that everyone can have the best possible experience. To help work towards being able to do this an event organiser will contact all booked participants to discuss any access needs or requirements that they might have. Contact Rachel Smith to discuss any questions or concerns you may have.
Catering
- A selection of light refreshments and drinks will be provided during the event.
Useful Links for further reading
- Queering Public Space
- Cities Alive: Designing cities that work for women
- Racial Equity and the City: Experiences of People of Colour in London
Sponsor
This event is kindly hosted by: ARUP
