The Women Led Cities Initiative

Feminist cities are humanist cities. // @knightfdn funded project in Philadelphia from 2018-2019 // Tweets by co-founder @think_katrina // #womenledcities

[The Women Led Cities Initiative @WomenLedCities]

@ArchnaSahay @amywebb Technically urban anthropologist! But thank you :) >> @think_katrina

[stsay @stsay]

It's been so inspiring to meet and work with so many diverse leaders and organizations committed to making public life more inclusive and the systems that shape it more equitable. I am deeply grateful.

[BComu Global @BComuGlobal]

.@AdaColau's government is supporting 36 nightlife venues in Barcelona to prevent and report sexual harassment and violence.

This is what a feminist city looks like! 🎤🥂🙅‍♀️

#nocallem https://t.co/F4rCBoL0At

[Patrick Morgan @PMorganPHL]

Congrats @WomenLedCities gathering & @LeadershipPhila Keepers announcements, two of the most-read #Philly social impact stories of 2018 via @Generocity @knightfdn https://t.co/qLYRfdxeWv

[PlanPhilly @PlanPhilly]

@WomenLedCities What is Women Led Cities?

Good question.

Here’s some necessary pre-reading by @cjaramillo

https://t.co/OX3QQHjmMh

[Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation @LindyInstitute]

Looking forward to hosting @WomenLedCities tomorrow with co-founders @LittleGiantLGC and our Project Manager @think_katrina. Inequity in design isn't just about representation, it impacts how women and girls live, travel, and thrive in urban environments. #womenledcities

[The Women Led Cities Initiative @WomenLedCities]

More reasons why we need #womenledcities:

[Erin Riediger @erinriediger]

This article offers an explanation of how women being considered in planning decisions can increase mobility for all by addressing concerns of physical safety, ease of movement and reduction of street harassment ⁦@WomenLedCities⁩ ⁦@UN_Women⁩ https://t.co/T8UK64skhd

[Alissa Walker @awalkerinLA]

"Women in New York City spend an average $26 to $50 extra on transportation per month for safety reasons, and up to $100 each month if they are their family’s main caregiver—as much as $1,200 more than men each year." https://t.co/0eo3yZ2y6z

[The Women Led Cities Initiative @WomenLedCities]

Another reason we need #womenledcities: "Research and advocacy group @TransitCenter reports that women are just 39 percent of the transit workforce, and only three of the 20 biggest American transit agencies have women at the helm."

Representation matters.

[The Women Led Cities Initiative @WomenLedCities]

In Philly November 16th? Come to our happy hour to meet the Women Led Cities team and tells us what #womenledcities means to you!

https://t.co/klAnYbEvcT @Eventbrite @knightfdn @LittleGiantLGC @think_katrina @LindyInstitute

[The Women Led Cities Initiative @WomenLedCities]

#womenledcities embraces a shift from fear to compassion, a redefining of power, and true co-creation with members of the community who have been left out of the city-making progress.

[Erin Riediger @erinriediger]

How diversity and a shift in power dynamic can bring more inclusive, human centric design. “Great design will emerge from the intersection of ideas, experiences, and identities.” ⁦@BEAPrairies⁩ ⁦@WomenLedCities⁩ ⁦@WomenInUrbanism⁩ https://t.co/jM4WeyBcKl

[The Women Led Cities Initiative @WomenLedCities]

Ready for #womenledcities? So are we.

What would cities look like if they were designed by mothers? | Christine Murray https://t.co/21BX1RlTrj @guardian @tcmurray

[Erin Riediger @erinriediger]

'The sense of a lack of safety is a key factor that limits women’s right to the city and that is partly caused by physical aspects of the environment' @JaniceLukes @jen_keesmaat @WomenLedCities @WomenInUrbanism @Mayor_Bowman @JenZoratti https://t.co/MvK38ktWB5

[360 Degree City @360DegreeCity]

Had the great opportunity to chat with @think_katrina about urban anthropology, building equitable cities and the @womenledcities initiative on the latest episode of @360DegreeCity. Check it out! https://t.co/bUnPIj5NM3

[Ludo Campbell-Reid @LudoCReid]

Bravo Anne. Just keep doing it! #CitiesforPeople @CarlosMorenoFr @BrentToderian @grescoe @citiesforpeople @WomenInUrbanism @WomenLedCities @AklTransport https://t.co/f9BvwEzApU

[Healing Places @Healing_Pl]

Urban policy makers have an important role to play in ensuring women's safety.

Including women in the urban planning process will ensure that women's needs are factored into urban planning. #inclusivecities @urbanistasuk @WomenLedCities @WomeninPlanning @WomenInUrbanism https://t.co/XTkdrMQHU2

[Melissa & Chris Bruntlett @modacitylife]

"When we see people on bikes, we assume they are physically fit and capable, and not that the bike is their mobility device."

Our friend @Spokesmama discusses pain management and pedalling through arthritis in the latest instalment of #WomenInUrbanism:

https://t.co/6Emue8cEXv

[Mary-Claire Burick @MaryClaireBuric]

.@womenledcities is tackling inequalities to help women & girls thrive in #urban environments. This initiative brings together women from all areas of #urbanplanning and #urbandesign to address this critical issue. I’m inspired: https://t.co/tbUKXrW0Ld

[Patrick Morgan @PMorganPHL]

How the @WomenLedCities initiative is amplifying female voices in city planning, design via @smartcitiesdive @215Meegan @think_katrina @knightfdn https://t.co/B7otd8dnOe