Gender-inclusive regeneration strategies for inner city housing

Abstract

Urbanization significantly affects inner-city housing, drawing attention from specialists worldwide. While industrialized nations have made strides through government interventions, emerging countries often face worsening conditions for vulnerable groups, especially women, leading to increased homelessness and marginalization. Despite urban regeneration initiatives aimed at revitalizing neighbourhoods, gender disparities persist, with women's interests frequently underrepresented in redevelopment programs. This manuscript presents a structured literature review to address these gaps and proposes a novel framework for implementing gender-inclusive strategies in inner-city housing projects. By critically assessing the successes and failures of regeneration efforts in both developed and developing nations, the study highlights their effects on women and marginalized gender groups. The proposed framework emphasizes recognizing and addressing diverse experiences, advocating for inclusive community engagement, targeted policy interventions, and thoughtful design considerations. This research contributes valuable evidence-based recommendations to the academic discourse and policy dialogue on gender-inclusive urban development. The insights gleaned from this study offer practical guidance for urban planners, policymakers, and practitioners in fostering more equitable and sustainable urban environments, particularly in developing countries. By prioritizing the interests of vulnerable groups in inner-city regeneration, policymakers can create inclusive strategies that maximize the societal benefits of urban regeneration.