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We are thrilled to invite you to our upcoming Coffee & Conversations session with the APA Women & Planning Division, featuring a special collaboration with the APA LGBTQ and Planning Division. This month’s discussion will delve into the crucial role urban planners play in providing safe spaces for queer women.
Event Details:
Date: July 31st
Time: 3 PM EST
Location: Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82787046850?pwd=XizN8T4LQ4zpIdTZcyaLC9833cKkSP.1
Meeting ID: 827 8704 6850
Passcode: 674875
Featured Speakers:
Marisa Turesky, PhD (she/they)
Marisa is a community-based researcher and educator committed to advancing urban policies through racial and gender equity. She serves as the Director of Research at Mockingbird Analytics and is a Visiting Professor in Urban Planning and Real Estate Law at UC Berkeley. Marisa’s work integrates trauma-informed evaluation and community-based participatory action research into urban planning, focusing on how identity and emotions influence access to places and services. Her research has been published in top urban planning journals, and she holds a PhD from the University of Southern California and a Masters from Cornell University. In her free time, Marisa enjoys biking with her wife and puppy, especially when the ride ends with french fries.
Linda Amato, FAICP (she/her)
Linda has over 30 years of experience as a transportation consultant across the United States. She is a founding member and former Chair of the LGBTQ and Planning Division and has served on APA's Board of Directors as an At-Large Director. Linda is passionate about mentoring and advising within the division and has played a crucial role in its growth and development.
What’s Our Role as Planners in Providing Safe Spaces for Queer Women?
Event Description: The conversation will begin with an introduction by Linda Amato, who will share the history of the LGBTQ and Planning Division, the contributions of women to its growth, member interests, and division activities. She will also discuss ways to get involved.
Following this, Marisa Turesky will present her research on the interconnectedness of urban planning and lesbian/women’s safe spaces. Through storytelling, she will share her journey researching the disappearing lesbian bar, archival research, and interviews with older lesbian women facing challenges in aging in place. We will explore how planners can make a difference and recognize the need for all women to have safe havens free from discrimination in our communities, workplaces, and social spaces.
Don’t miss this opportunity to engage in meaningful conversation and learn how we can contribute to creating inclusive and safe environments for everyone.
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