Feminist Placemaking Academy – Mexico City, October 29–30

Feminist Placemaking Academy – Mexico City, October 29–30

We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Feminist Placemaking Academy this October in Mexico City, curated by The Gendered City and hosted by Placemaking Mexico at their Roma office (CDMX).

Over the course of two immersive days, participants will engage in learning, exchange, and practice with Dr. Nourhan Bassam—feminist urbanist, founder & CEO of The Gendered City, and initiator of the world’s largest feminist design network.

What you will gain through the Certified Diploma:

• Feminist urban analysis tools to diagnose the built environment
• Gender-sensitive design approaches for inclusive spaces
• Hands-on mapping using the Feminist Street Scanner, developed by The Gendered City
• Feminist assessment methods for urban environments
• Radical participation frameworks for reimagining cities

Global case studies, with a special focus on the Mexican urban context and its challenges.By the end of the program, participants will be certified as Feminist Placemakers LEVEL ONE, equipped with practical tools, methods, and a global-local perspective to transform their own cities.

Day 1 – Foundations & Evening Engagement

17:00 – 17:30 | Welcome & Introductions

• Opening remarks by Dr. Nourhan Bassam
• Participant introductions and expectations

17:30 – 18:15 | Feminist Urbanism 101

• Key principles of feminist placemaking
• Global case studies

18:15 – 19:00 | Tools for Feminist Urban Analysis

• Introduction to the Feminist Street Scanner
• Hands-on exercises for analyzing urban spaces

19:00 – 19:45 | Gender-Sensitive Design Approaches

• Inclusive design strategies for streets, parks, and public areas

19:45 – 20:00 | Reflection & Wrap-Up of Day 1

• Group discussion and preparation for Day 2

Day 2 – Practice, Mapping & Certification

17:00 – 17:15 | Recap & Day 2 Introduction

17:15 – 18:15 | Field Workshop: Feminist Mapping

• Mapping nearby streets/public spaces
• Using the Feminist Street Scanner to assess safety, accessibility, and inclusivity

18:15 – 19:00 | Radical Participation in Cities

• Methods for engaging communities in feminist urban planning
• Collaborative exercises with peers

19:00 – 19:30 | Global & Local Case Studies

• Lessons from European and Mexican urban projects
• Adapting strategies to local contexts

19:30 – 20:00 | Wrap-Up & Certification Ceremony

• Presentation of participant outputs
• Awarding of Certified Feminist Placemaking Diplomas
• Closing remarks