Event Information
Description
Women in Urbanism invite you to join walking tour guide Alex Bonham and urban planner Ellie Craft for a walk around central Auckland. We will consider how the streets and spaces we take for granted were originally formed and how they could change again. We will share some stories, insights, and urban planning tools, you bring your imagination and a pencil. Over two hours we will redesign six spots in the city to make them work better for everyone. Departs from Ellen Melville Hall Friday 14th September at 4pm and Saturday 15th September at 1.30pm. Bookings essential. Cost-Free. :)
Note there is a relevant Festival of Architecture event that begins an hour before each Jane’s Walk at our starting location (Ellen Melville). Freyberg Place and Ellen Melville Centre – Profile of a Project – The Inside Story” hosted by Lisa Spasic, Senior Project Manager at Auckland Council tells the story of the women-led award-winning upgrade project. Women in Urbanism’s Jane’s Walk will begin immediately after.
Organiser Women in Urbanism Aotearoa
Organiser of Jane’s walk – exploring Auckland with a gender lens
Women in Urbanism Aotearoa seeks to transform our cities into safe, accessible and equitable urban environments for all people by supporting and amplifying the voices and actions of all self-identifying women and girls.
Women in Urbanism Aotearoa is working to provide an intersectional feminist platform for women from all backgrounds to share their insights on how cities could be better for everyone. The historical gender imbalance in the fields that shape cities have led to poor urban outcomes such as inadequate street lighting, missing pram ramps and infrequent public transport outside of commuting hours. These issues disproportionately affect women and the most vulnerable members of our society. By increasing women’s participation and leadership in the decision-making processes of urban development and governance, we can work to address these concerns and create a more inclusive, accessible and equitable city.
