Women changing cities : global stories of urban transformation / Melissa Bruntlett and Chris Bruntlett.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bruntlett, Melissa, author.

Bruntlett, Chris, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Architecture and women.

Urban renewal.

Women and city planning.

Women and the environment.

urban renewal.

Physical Description:

x, 198 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

London : RIBA Publishing, [2025]

Summary:

The future of cities is female... As cities around the world face mounting crises - climate change, traffic congestion and growing inequity - the need for bold, people-first solutions has never been greater. Enter the women leading the charge. In Women Changing Cities, Melissa and Chris Bruntlett highlight the groundbreaking work of female mayors, planners, advocates, and policymakers in reshaping urban spaces for the better. From Paris to Bogota, Manila to Montreal, these leaders are reclaiming streets, reimagining mobility, and designing safer, more inclusive public spaces, despite fierce opposition. Through real-world success stories and powerful insights, this book proves that when cities are built with women in mind, they become more liveable for everyone. Whether you're passionate about gender equity, sustainable transport, or urban design, Women Changing Cities is a call to action and an inspiring blueprint for the future. Because when women lead, cities thrive.

Contents:

Introduction

1. Barcelona: Restoring liveability, block by block

2. Bogota: Building a legacy by valuing care work

3. Delhi: Digitising the right to the city

4. Brussels: Bravery in the face of opposition

5. Kampala: Changing attitudes with persistence and passion

6. Montreal: Ahead of the curve in human-centred design

7. Manila: Working together for transport through Biyahenihan

8. Tirana: Child-focused planning in a post-Communist context

9. Paris: From places for passing through to places for passing time

10. Sydney: Establishing an ecosystem of women changemakers

11. Latin America: Creating the foundation of female leadership for the next generation

Conclusion

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Local Notes:

Athenaeum copy: Albert M. Greenfield Memorial Fund.

Other Format:

ebook version :

ISBN:

9781915722409

1915722403

OCLC:

1515056177

Publisher Number:

CIPO000283766