ABSTRACT
Inclusive urban policies and city-building practices must prioritise gender mainstreaming, but there is a dearth of research exploring how this approach can address the intersectional needs of different genders. Additionally, empirical insights from diverse contexts are necessary to gain a nuanced understanding of the ageing-in-place debate. To shed light on the global challenges of gender and ageing disparities, this chapter uses intersectionality as a theoretical lens to analyse current urban planning policies and practices. By examining case studies from both the Global North and Global South, it discusses how intersectionality can inform efforts to mainstream gender and ageing in urban planning. Furthermore, this chapter underscores the interdependencies between intersectionality and gender mainstreaming and how they can facilitate age- and gender-appropriate planning and design strategies. While promising initiatives to address ageing in place have emerged in some cities and countries, planning policies and city-building practices in many developmental contexts still perpetuate patriarchal social norms. Therefore, systemic consideration is needed to create holistic and inclusive urban environments. Ultimately, this chapter argues that applying an intersectional lens to gender mainstreaming in urban planning can prioritise the ethics of care and create age-friendly environments.
