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- Title
Urban policy, space and wellbeing: a move towards LGBTQIA+ inclusive planning.
- Authors
Gorman-Murray, Andrew; Prior, Jason; Cadorin, Rebecca; Vincent, Alice; Olivier, Jéan-Louise; de Leeuw, Evelyne
- Abstract
Public spaces influence the health and safety of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, intersex, asexual and other sexual and gender-diverse (LGBTQIA+) communities. However, there is minimal research to demonstrate the link between inclusive urban policy and planning and the wellbeing of LGBTQIA+ communities. Consequently, in this perspective, we reflect on our project, which offered foundational work for understanding LGBTQIA+ experiences of public spaces in Australia's three most populous urban centres - Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. Our desk-based research approach provides a five-point evaluative framework to assess how local government areas (LGAs) accommodate LGBTQIA+ communities. We then present a recommendations framework for creating more inclusive local areas and public spaces. We propose that 'usualising' queerness in public spaces can lead to increased health and wellbeing for LGBTQIA+ communities.
- Subjects
URBAN policy; PUBLIC spaces; LGBTQ+ communities; LOCAL government; WELL-being
- Publication
Public Health Research & Practice, 2023, Vol 33, Issue 4, p1
- ISSN
2204-2091
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.17061/phrp3342330