Dusk, the transitional phase between day and night, symbolically connects to women’s experiences and needs in urban public spaces, especially in design. In the urban landscape, dusk often marks the shift from bustling daytime activities to a quieter, sometimes dimly lit environment. For women, this temporal juncture can capture a complex intersection of safety concerns, empowerment, and the search for inclusive spaces. As the sun sets and the city transforms, this transition can be both liberating and constraining for women in public spaces. On one hand, the relative anonymity provided by the dimming light may offer a sense of freedom, allowing women to move through the urban environment with a degree of privacy. On the other hand, diminishing visibility can also amplify feelings of vulnerability, raising concerns about personal safety. In the context of women’s experiences, dusk extends beyond the literal fading of sunlight, becoming a metaphor for the nuanced challenges and opportunities in the urban environment. Design is decisive in the ongoing evolution of urban spaces, adapting to better suit community needs. This includes creating spaces that address the specific requirements and experiences of diverse groups, including women. Densely populated, with a diverse community and strong cultural identity, the South Bronx is an example of a shifting urban context from a predominantly industrial and deprived area, segregated from wealthy Manhattan, through recent urban and social regeneration processes to a new urban paradigm within the city’s urban fabric. Considering the present urban dynamics, it represents therefore an appropriate context for the exploration of the women’s perspectives on the public spaces in the neighbourhood analysing their ability to favour (or not) women’s inclusion. The metaphorical dusk invites us to reconsider the narratives surrounding women’s presence in public spaces challenging traditional norms and stereotypes, and advocating for a society where women can navigate urban landscapes with the same sense of ownership and agency as their male counterparts. Design becomes a key tool in shaping a city that embraces the diversity of its inhabitants, ensuring that the urban environment reflects the needs and aspirations of all, regardless of gender.