Mainstreaming Gender in Planning

Abstract

The continuous negligence of gendered and personified rights to daily life discloses the limits of the right to the city. Like other developing countries, absence of safety measures averts women from participating in various activities in the cities of Pakistan. Public transport, walking, and accessibility still disproportionally impact females. This research study points out the techniques of considering spaces that ultimately give attention to integrated spatial setting accommodating both genders. The paper also highlights the existing practices adopted by Government of Pakistan and recommends to plan and design safer public places for females with features that improve security of women of all age groups. The findings of the paper shall help the government departments and decision makers in spreading consciousness among the general public on the proposed and implemented action plans to develop a secure, safer and women-friendly city.