ABSTRACT
This chapter provides an overview of feminist engagements with urban policy. It outlines how feminist approaches to gender in urban policy and planning can lead to more inclusive and gender-responsive urban policy. It introduces the reader to feminist engagements with global frameworks for urban governance, focusing on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and specifically on the synergies between SDG 5 ‘Gender equality’ and SDG 11 ‘Sustainable cities and communities’. The chapter delves into the challenges and opportunities associated with local adaptation of the SDGs, using GenUrb research to illustrate implementation at the city level. Finally, the chapter provides tools to conduct and communicate policy-relevant research.
