Feminist Urbanism: Reimagining the City Through Care Work

This article explores feminist urbanism as a transformative framework for rethinking urban design and policy through the lens of care work and gendered spatial needs. While conventional urban planning often prioritizes economic productivity and car-centric infrastructure, this research centers the daily experiences of women, particularly those engaged in caregiving roles, to reveal how cities can be redesigned to support social reproduction and collective well-being. Drawing from feminist theory, participatory design practices, and case studies from Latin American cities, the study proposes a care-centered urbanism that integrates accessibility, safety, proximity, and temporal flexibility. The novelty of this research lies in operationalizing care as a central urban planning principle, rather than a peripheral social function. By foregrounding care work in the urban agenda, this article contributes to critical urban theory and offers practical pathways for inclusive, equitable, and gender-sensitive city-making.