Gender mainstreaming into the study of the city and its heritage: learning from the experience of Benalúa towards a more sustainable future

• Main Author: Raquel Pérez-delHoyo
• Format: Article
• Language: Spanish
• Published: Universidad de Alicante 2018-12-01
• Series: Feminismo/s
• Subjects: perspectiva de género; sostenibilidad; urbanismo; arquitectura; patrimonio
• Online Access: https://feminismos.ua.es/article/view/2018-n32-integracion-de-la-perspectiva-de-genero-en-el-estudio-de-la-ciudad-y-su-patrimonio-aprendiendo-de-la-experiencia-de-benalua-hacia-un-futuro-mas-sostenible

This article investigates the importance of gender mainstreaming into the indicators of urban and architectural heritage valuation through the study of the Benalúa neighbourhood of Alicante in Spain. To this end, it is developed a three-dimensional analysis of the neighbourhood, its architecture and inhabitants, addressing the areas of 1) urban planning, 2) housing design and 3) civic activity. The active role played by women in the proposal of the Benalúa model, an inclusive neighbourhood built by a diverse community, opens a field of reflection that allows us to learn and move towards more sustainable models of cities. The research concludes that values such as public spaces for relationships, facilities and services, mobility and accessibility, housing, security and citizen participation are relevant variables not only in the analysis and design of the city and its architecture, but also and especially in its enhancement as a sustainable heritage.