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Webinar

Designing cities that work for women

Event organised by ICE

Date
22 January 2026
Time

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Overview

This webinar, based on the Cities Alive: Designing Cities That Work for Women report by Arup in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the University of Liverpool, explores how gender-responsive design can transform cities into inclusive, equitable and vibrant spaces for all.

We will examine:

  • Why cities often fail women and the systemic biases in planning and design.
  • Four key themes for gender-responsive urban design: safety and security, justice and equity, health and wellbeing, and enrichment and fulfilment.
  • Practical strategies and global case studies that demonstrate how inclusive design benefits entire communities.
  • Actionable steps for civil engineers and urban professionals to embed gender equity in projects.

By the end of the session attendees will understand how designing for women is not just a social imperative - it’s a pathway to better cities for everyone.

Speaker

Kim Power

Kim Power

Arup

associate town planner

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Kim Power

Kim Power is an associate town planner at Arup, where she leads the firm’s Inclusive Cities work across the UK. Passionate about creating equitable urban environments, Kim brings extensive expertise in planning, stakeholder engagement and inclusive design.

She is a co-author of the influential report Cities Alive: Designing Cities That Work for Women, developed in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Her work advocates for cities that are not only functional but also responsive to the diverse needs of their communities - particularly women and gender-diverse groups.

Kim’s leadership at Arup has helped shape forward-thinking planning strategies that centre lived experience, community voice and inclusive growth. She is a sought-after speaker on topics including gender-responsive urbanism, participatory planning and inclusive infrastructure.