1. 📑 The Data Gap: Unpacking Invisible Experiences in Urban Design

In this insightful episode of The Feminist Park Podcast, Kwame and Leilani delve into the profound concept that "if you have to shout to be heard, you are heard as shouting," exposing the pervasive "male default" bias in a world not designed for women. Drawing from Caroline Criado Perez's "Invisible Women," they uncover how this inherent bias renders women's experiences invisible across data, design, language, and public policy – from snow-clearing priorities that disadvantage women's travel patterns, to public toilets reflecting a male-only reality. They dissect the backlash faced when women assert their presence, often dismissed as "identity politics" or met with hostility, illustrating how efforts to be seen are often misconstrued as overreaching. Kwame's analytical lens uncovers the systemic roots of this injustice and its economic inefficiency, while Leilani’s empathetic perspective highlights the real-world harm and inadequate urban spaces that result. Together, they connect these findings directly to The Feminist Park Project's vital mission: to intentionally build public spaces that truly see, hear, and cater to all genders, ensuring justice and genuine inclusion in our urban environments.Setting the Stage – The Invisible Problem & Perceptions.Episode Title: "The Data Gap: Unpacking Invisible Experiences in Urban Design"Why: This episode will begin by highlighting how women's perspectives and needs have historically been overlooked in data collection and urban planning, forming the foundational understanding for the entire podcast series.Source for Podcast Episode:The source for this podcast episode is:Book: Invisible Women: Exposing Data Bias in a World Designed for MenAuthor: Caroline Criado PerezIntro/Outro Music: big-band-tv-show-logo-164230Music by Anastasia Chubarova from Pixabay