19. Beyond Binaries: Why Gender-Segregated Parks Fail All – Lessons from Iran’s Single-Sex parks

What makes an urban park truly effective and beloved? This episode delves into the statistical analysis used to determine common factors in assessing the design principles of urban parks. We'll outline the optimal models and key coefficients that contribute to successful park design, from aesthetic appeal to functionality.Relates to The Feminist Park Project: Provides technical insights into what makes urban parks successful from a design perspective, offering evidence-based criteria to ensure the Feminist Park is optimally designed for its community.Source for Podcast Episode:Book/Paper: "Excerpt on Assessing Design Principles of Urban Parks"Author: Mehraneh Rayatidamavandi, Mohsen FaiziBook/Paper:  What Would a Non-Sexist City Be Like? Speculations on Housing, Urban Design, and Human WorkAuthor: : Dolores Hayden Source: Signs, Vol. 5, No. 3, Supplement. Women and the American City (Spring, 1980), pp. S170-S187 Published by: The University of Chicago PressIntro/Outro Music: big-band-tv-show-logo-164230 Music by Anastasia Chubarova from Pixabay