Urban policy expert Gerda Wekerle noted that cities can be ideal for women, particularly mothers, due to their dense layout facilitating daily errands. However, Leslie Kern's research reveals that cities still fail to address the specific needs of women. Many mothers often feel pushed to suburban areas seeking larger living spaces, but this leads to increased isolation and demands that hinder their professional opportunities. Architects and urban planners are now discussing how to reimagine urban environments to better support women's dual responsibilities of paid and unpaid labor, focusing on elements like wider sidewalks for strollers and improved public spaces.
The difficulty of navigating sidewalks with a stroller is very much fresh in my mind, highlighting a significant challenge for mothers in urban spaces.
Urban environments must adapt to better support women, particularly mothers, who juggle demanding responsibilities while navigating city layouts that aren't designed for their needs.
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