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Women’s Design Groups perform for gender what Access Groups delivered for disability, and ‘women proof’ local plans, policies and major planning applications. WDGs include both women who are professionally involved in planning and the built environment, and women from the community who have an interest in becoming more knowledgeable and engaged with issues affecting their neighbourhoods.
Manchester Women's Design Group
WDS have a well established group in Manchester, who meet regularly. Jane Leach is currently Co-Ordinating the group; if you would like to join or want more information please contact them at mwdg@wds.org.uk.
Tha Manchester Group are currently working on putting togerther a gender checklist for planners, a guide to help ensure women's needs are considered in the design of towns & cities.
This summer the group won the "Women and Environment" category of Manchester City Council's Award for Women. Below: members of the group collect their award
Wolverhampton Women's Design Group
WDS has received funding from Barrow Cadbury Trust to set up a Women's Design Group in Wolverhampton, in partnership with Women Organising in Wolverhampton (WOW) and The Haven Wolverhampton.
This project is just getting underway - updates will be posted here soon!
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