Girls and women experience the built environment distinctly differently than boys and men. They use and navigate it differently and face barriers to its use. Just as we’re starting to reckon with the fact that public spaces are not gender-neutral for adults, we must also realize this is the case for adolescents. This study aimed to understand how teen girls between 13 and 18 perceive and use public space. Through a literature review and expert interviews, we gained insight into how we might reimagine our approach to designing public spaces to support play, socializing, and a sense of belonging.
Read the report here.
