Women Changing Cities Netherlands Book Launch: A BK Talks Event

As cities around the world face mounting crises - climate change, traffic congestion and growing inequity - the need for bold, people-first solutions has never been greater. Enter the women leading the charge.

Hosted in partnership with Juliana Goncalves from the Department of Urbanism at BK, join us for an evening of celebration and discussion for our new book, Women Changing Cities: Global stories of urban transformation, highlight the groundbreaking work of female mayors, planners, advocates, and policymakers in reshaping urban spaces for the better.

Following a look at the real-world success stories and powerful insights found in the book, the evening will feature a provocative dialogue with current and emerging women leaders from the Netherlands who are continuing the work to reclaim streets, reimagine mobility, and design safer, more inclusive public spaces.

Panelists include:

• José Besselink - Urban Planner for Public Space and Mobility, Gemeente Rotterdam; Chairperson, Board of Director Dutch Cycling Embassy
• Lot van Hooijdonk - Former Deputy Mayor for Mobility, Climate and Energy, Area Development, Gemeente Utrecht
• Irene Luque Martin - Assistant Professor, Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment, TU Delft; Board Member DEWIS (Delft Women in Science)
• Juliana Boschero - Masters in Urbanism Student, TU Delft

From Paris to Bogota, from Manila to Montreal—when women lead, cities thrive!

Event details:Women Changing Cities: Global Stories of Urban Transformation Netherlands Book launch and Women in Leadership Panel Discussion
Wednesday, 19 November

Doors open at 18:30

Programme starts at 19:00

Networking and Refreshments 20:30, event ends at 21:00

This event is co-hosted by: TU Delft Faculty of Architecture & the Built Environment and Modacity

*Children 16 and under are most welcome and do not require a ticket