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Women Not Included: Urban Planning

In a world not designed for women, the message on every street corner, at every bus stop, in every public toilet is clear: this city is not built for half the population.

On every street corner, at every bus stop, in every public toilet the message is clear: this city is not built for women.

Along with journalist Chhavi Sachdev, Dr Ella Hubber explores how urban design often fails to reflect the realities of women’s lives. They unpack issues like why women spend longer queuing for toilets, how safety concerns shape the way women move through cities, and why transport systems built around linear commutes fail those juggling care, work and home.

As awareness grows, they also ask what change can look like. More inclusive planning, policies shaped by lived experience, and cities finally designed to work for everyone.

Presenter/producer: Ella Hubber
Researcher: Elliott Prince
Editor: Ilan Goodman

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27 minutes

On radio

Mon 24 Aug 2026 19:32GMT

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