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<p>The nexus between Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 5, Gender Equality, and SDG 11, Sustainable Cities and Communities, can be tested on the neighborhood level. Gender-disaggregated data on how youth use neighborhood open spaces reveal distinct gender differences, in terms of favorite spaces and activities. In this study, young architecture students (<i>n</i> = 70) were asked to describe the neighborhood they lived in when they were 12&#xa0;years old. Their submissions, in the form of texts and/or visuals, presented their favorite journeys, places, and memorable experiences. Thematic analysis was used to find out what kind of gender differences can be traced and what these differences can tell us about sustainability and gender equity aspects of neighborhood design. The results show that girls’ self-reported favorite pastimes and preferred spaces differed from those of boys. Social activities, such as hanging out with friends, were reported as most popular by girls, while boys preferred sports. Both girls and boys enjoyed street games and interface with nature. To achieve both gender equality and sustainability, girls’ needs and preferences should be integrated in the design of urban spaces, especially due to their importance for a young person’s well-being, socialization, and feeling of belonging.</p>

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What do young adolescents’ views of their neighbourhoods reveal about gender-inclusiveness and sustainability of urban space?

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    2025年7月8日

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  • Garyfallia Katsavounidou

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The nexus between Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 5, Gender Equality, and SDG 11, Sustainable Cities and Communities, can be tested on the neighborhood level. Gender-disaggregated data on how youth use neighborhood open spaces reveal distinct gender differences, in terms of favorite spaces and activities. In this study, young architecture students (n = 70) were asked to describe the neighborhood they lived in when they were 12 years old. Their submissions, in the form of texts and/or visuals, presented their favorite journeys, places, and memorable experiences. Thematic analysis was used to find out what kind of gender differences can be traced and what these differences can tell us about sustainability and gender equity aspects of neighborhood design. The results show that girls’ self-reported favorite pastimes and preferred spaces differed from those of boys. Social activities, such as hanging out with friends, were reported as most popular by girls, while boys preferred sports. Both girls and boys enjoyed street games and interface with nature. To achieve both gender equality and sustainability, girls’ needs and preferences should be integrated in the design of urban spaces, especially due to their importance for a young person’s well-being, socialization, and feeling of belonging.