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Gender & urban planning: it’s time to get back to work

What if, beneath the apparent gender diversity, the playground reveals that urban space is far from egalitarian?

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Yves Raibaud, a lecturer at the University of Bordeaux-Montaigne, constantly returns to the debate surrounding the idea of ‘a city for all’. A specialist in gender and geography, he addresses this question in particular in his book La ville faite par et pour les hommes (The city made by and for men). He has agreed to give us his vision of how urban space could be shared.

Cities reinforce inequality between men and women, and create new differences. This all begins in the playground. Football at school often takes place in the centre of the playground and is monopolised by boys. Girls learn to avoid the ball being kicked around and play games which do not take up much room.

This example is very revealing as it makes inequality part of education, in that the boys take centre stage and the girls are left on the periphery. Not only is the main football game played by one sex only, it also can take up 80% of the playground’s area.
Not being able to use this central area on the playground means having to be satisfied with playing on the ‘edges’ and ‘margins’ and not being able to run and enjoy space. It means never attempting to infringe on space and just accepting what is left over.

Unfortunately, this dynamic is then later seen in the world of work, in civic life, in politics, public space and in the media. However, one must remain optimistic! It is entirely possible to make a city more egalitarian. It is even something which is necessary, as both sexes use a city. By working to improve things for women, you can also make things better for everyone. ’

Some innovative solutions for transforming cities

The good news is that this subject has interested several startups and associations who are working towards more social diversity in urban areas. This may concern men and women, or the inclusion of the elderly or disabled. Ricochet Sonores and Mobalib are two examples of organisations working in this area.

Ricochet Sonore uses music as a way to create connections and share space. By setting up local musical activities, the association promotes social cohesion and access to culture for all. It operates across a very wide area and is aimed at a variety of audiences. Ricochet Sonore is already working with local authorities and social housing organisations.

Mobalib is a collaborative social network. It is a community self-help platform for finding out about services and places suitable for and accessible to people with disabilities. It can also be helpful for other users of public space, such as the elderly for example.

The role of property developers in creating urban equality

The mission of Linkcity, a developer and business operating in the urban environment, is to add to general well-being and the sense of living well together. The business, which is a subsidiary of Bouygues Construction, has made gender diversity – a driving force behind local and civic dynamics – one of its fundamental principles in the ideal and sustainable city it imagines for its customers.

In order to increase awareness amongst stakeholders, Linkcity Nouvelle-Aquitaine recently invited Yves Ribaud, Mobalib and Ricochet Sonore to speak at a conference about urban equality. What is the aim? To inspire the audience, comprising around fifty clients, potential clients and elected officials and local authorities to collaborate on meaningful projects.

This sort of conference should allow us to take into account these complex societal issues in a better way. These concerns are not yet being addressed by businesses operating in the urban environment, and we are convinced that this is a subject which must be tackled in order to build better cities.

Camille Foissy, Regional manager Linkcity Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Gender & urban planning: it’s time to get back to work

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  • Waterproofing | Sealed construction and water ingress prevention
  • Air permeability | Prevention of air infiltrating the interior, thanks to multiple insulating rubbers that seal the frame.
  • Resistance to wind-load | Durability and stability even under extreme conditions (e.g. hurricane) and against heavy wind load that hits the frame.
Aluminium Systems

Thermal Insulation | Stable temperature all year round, due to the great thermal transmittance levels (low Uw).
Waterproofing | Sealed construction and water ingress prevention.
Air permeability | Prevention of air infiltrating the interior, thanks to multiple insulating rubbers that seal the frame.
Resistance to wind-load | Durability and stability even under extreme conditions (e.g. hurricane) and against heavy wind load that hits the frame.

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Aluflam Marine produces fire-rated aluminium doors and glass walls for the marine and offshore sector. Using our innovative and patented technology that combines insulated aluminium framing and laminated glass, we may offer A60 & B15 classes. Our mission is to enhance the safety onboard so that all staff and guests can feel safe in case of fire, whenever it is new or retrofit projects.

Discover more details on aluflammarine.com
Marine Systems

Aluflam Marine produces fire-rated aluminium doors and glass walls for the marine and offshore sector. Using our innovative and patented technology that combines insulated aluminium framing and laminated glass, we may offer A60 & B15 classes. Our mission is to enhance the safety onboard so that all staff and guests can feel safe in case of fire, whenever it is new or retrofit projects.

Fire Rated Systems
Aluflam fire-resistant products are designed to assure maximum people’s safety and minimize the losses that will occur during the fire. Advanced solutions we use to limit the spread of fire, allow people to escape or keep them in safe zones, without overexposure to smoke and heat. Tests performed by European laboratories proved that our fire-resistant aluminium systems may offer protection from EI30 to EI120 class. The appropriate certificates can be supplied with the product.
Fire Rated Systems
Aluflam fire-resistant products are designed to assure maximum people’s safety and minimize the losses that will occur during the fire. Advanced solutions we use to limit the spread of fire, allow people to escape or keep them in safe zones, without overexposure to smoke and heat. Tests performed by European laboratories proved that our fire-resistant aluminium systems may offer protection from EI30 to EI120 class. The appropriate certificates can be supplied with the product.
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Windows – Doors – Facades
Aluflam products are the preferred choice for glazing contractors. Forget assembly of steel profiles. Aluflam frames are delivered as completed units, factory-finished, pre-drilled and ready for installation. Extensively tested and approved, Aluflam systems are available worldwide, and deliver an unbeatable combination of safety, aesthetics, and design flexibility.
Aluminium Extrusion
ALUFLAM EXTRUSION, a plant based in Lithuania, is an international brand belonging to the ALUFLAM Group, which has extensive experience in the structural aluminium sector since 1943. We are the first team in the Baltic States offering services for the production of aluminium profiles by extrusion – both standard and individual cross-sectional profiles.
Discover more details on  aluflamextrusion.lt
Aluminium Extrusion
ALUFLAM EXTRUSION, a plant based in Lithuania, is an international brand belonging to the ALUFLAM Group, which has extensive experience in the structural aluminium sector since 1943. We are the first team in the Baltic States offering services for the production of aluminium profiles by extrusion – both standard and individual cross-sectional profiles.
Profile Designing and Prototyping
At Aluflam our goal is to ensure you get the exact extrusion you require, and with our design & technical services, we can make this happen. Our team of extrusions experts are eager to help with your design, identifying possible improvements, which will save you time and money.
Whether you’re looking for industry insight, or help with a full design, contact Aluflam to get the extrusion you need.
Discover more details on aluflamextrusion.lt
Profile Designing and Prototyping
At Aluflam our goal is to ensure you get the exact extrusion you require, and with our design & technical services, we can make this happen. Our team of extrusions experts are eager to help with your design, identifying possible improvements, which will save you time and money.
Whether you’re looking for industry insight, or help with a full design, contact Aluflam to get the extrusion you need.
Powder Coating Line
  • Horizontal carousel-type powder coating line
  • First this type of solution in the Baltic States
  • The line is adapted to the length of products up to 7500 mm
  • Innovative equipment for automatic and manual painting
  • Only certified materials are used
Discover more details on aluflamextrusion.lt
Powder Coating Line
-Horizontal carousel-type powder coating line
-First this type of solution in the Baltic States
-The line is adapted to the length of products up to 7500 mm
-Innovative equipment for automatic and manual painting
-Only certified materials are used
Mechanical Processing
Using the latest equipment, we can offer processing services for all types of profiles:
Cutting at various angles and lengths
  • Milling of various shapes, and cavities according to the customer’s request
  • High speed  precise and repeatable CNC machining
  • Protective packaging according to customer demands
Discover more details on aluflamextrusion.lt
Mechanical Processing
Using the latest equipment, we can offer processing services for all types of profiles:
  • Cutting at various angles and lengths
  • Milling of various shapes, and cavities according to the customer’s request
  • High speed  precise and repeatable CNC machining
  • Protective packaging according to customer demands
Wall Panels
Sandwich panels are composite construction materials consisting of an insulating, core and two thin skin-layer metal sheets. The core material options are PIR (polyisocyanurate) or MW (mineral wool).
Wall Panels
Sandwich panels are composite construction materials consisting of an insulating, core and two thin skin-layer metal sheets. The core material options are PIR (polyisocyanurate) or MW (mineral wool).
Aluminium Systems
  • Thermal Insulation | Stable temperature all year round, due to the great thermal transmittance levels (low Uw).
  • Waterproofing | Sealed construction and water ingress prevention
  • Air permeability | Prevention of air infiltrating the interior, thanks to multiple insulating rubbers that seal the frame.
  • Resistance to wind-load | Durability and stability even under extreme conditions (e.g. hurricane) and against heavy wind load that hits the frame.
Aluminium Systems

Thermal Insulation | Stable temperature all year round, due to the great thermal transmittance levels (low Uw).
Waterproofing | Sealed construction and water ingress prevention.
Air permeability | Prevention of air infiltrating the interior, thanks to multiple insulating rubbers that seal the frame.
Resistance to wind-load | Durability and stability even under extreme conditions (e.g. hurricane) and against heavy wind load that hits the frame.

Marine Systems

Aluflam Marine produces fire-rated aluminium doors and glass walls for the marine and offshore sector. Using our innovative and patented technology that combines insulated aluminium framing and laminated glass, we may offer A60 & B15 classes. Our mission is to enhance the safety onboard so that all staff and guests can feel safe in case of fire, whenever it is new or retrofit projects.

Discover more details on aluflammarine.com
Marine Systems

Aluflam Marine produces fire-rated aluminium doors and glass walls for the marine and offshore sector. Using our innovative and patented technology that combines insulated aluminium framing and laminated glass, we may offer A60 & B15 classes. Our mission is to enhance the safety onboard so that all staff and guests can feel safe in case of fire, whenever it is new or retrofit projects.

Fire Rated Systems
Aluflam fire-resistant products are designed to assure maximum people’s safety and minimize the losses that will occur during the fire. Advanced solutions we use to limit the spread of fire, allow people to escape or keep them in safe zones, without overexposure to smoke and heat. Tests performed by European laboratories proved that our fire-resistant aluminium systems may offer protection from EI30 to EI120 class. The appropriate certificates can be supplied with the product.
Fire Rated Systems
Aluflam fire-resistant products are designed to assure maximum people’s safety and minimize the losses that will occur during the fire. Advanced solutions we use to limit the spread of fire, allow people to escape or keep them in safe zones, without overexposure to smoke and heat. Tests performed by European laboratories proved that our fire-resistant aluminium systems may offer protection from EI30 to EI120 class. The appropriate certificates can be supplied with the product.
Windows – Doors – Facades
Aluflam products are the preferred choice for glazing contractors. Forget assembly of steel profiles. Aluflam frames are delivered as completed units, factory-finished, pre-drilled and ready for installation. Extensively tested and approved, Aluflam systems are available worldwide, and deliver an unbeatable combination of safety, aesthetics, and design flexibility.
Windows – Doors – Facades
Aluflam products are the preferred choice for glazing contractors. Forget assembly of steel profiles. Aluflam frames are delivered as completed units, factory-finished, pre-drilled and ready for installation. Extensively tested and approved, Aluflam systems are available worldwide, and deliver an unbeatable combination of safety, aesthetics, and design flexibility.
Aluminium Extrusion
ALUFLAM EXTRUSION, a plant based in Lithuania, is an international brand belonging to the ALUFLAM Group, which has extensive experience in the structural aluminium sector since 1943. We are the first team in the Baltic States offering services for the production of aluminium profiles by extrusion – both standard and individual cross-sectional profiles.
Discover more details on  aluflamextrusion.lt
Aluminium Extrusion
ALUFLAM EXTRUSION, a plant based in Lithuania, is an international brand belonging to the ALUFLAM Group, which has extensive experience in the structural aluminium sector since 1943. We are the first team in the Baltic States offering services for the production of aluminium profiles by extrusion – both standard and individual cross-sectional profiles.
Discover more details on  aluflamextrusion.lt
Profile Designing and Prototyping
At Aluflam our goal is to ensure you get the exact extrusion you require, and with our design & technical services, we can make this happen. Our team of extrusions experts are eager to help with your design, identifying possible improvements, which will save you time and money.
Whether you’re looking for industry insight, or help with a full design, contact Aluflam to get the extrusion you need.
Discover more details on aluflamextrusion.lt
Profile Designing and Prototyping
At Aluflam our goal is to ensure you get the exact extrusion you require, and with our design & technical services, we can make this happen. Our team of extrusions experts are eager to help with your design, identifying possible improvements, which will save you time and money.
Whether you’re looking for industry insight, or help with a full design, contact Aluflam to get the extrusion you need.
Discover more details on aluflamextrusion.lt
Powder Coating Line
  • Horizontal carousel-type powder coating line
  • First this type of solution in the Baltic States
  • The line is adapted to the length of products up to 7500 mm
  • Innovative equipment for automatic and manual painting
  • Only certified materials are used
Discover more details on aluflamextrusion.lt
Powder Coating Line
  • Horizontal carousel-type powder coating line
  • First this type of solution in the Baltic States
  • The line is adapted to the length of products up to 7500 mm
  • Innovative equipment for automatic and manual painting
  • Only certified materials are used
Discover more details on aluflamextrusion.lt
Mechanical Processing
Using the latest equipment, we can offer processing services for all types of profiles:
Cutting at various angles and lengths
  • Milling of various shapes, and cavities according to the customer’s request
  • High speed  precise and repeatable CNC machining
  • Protective packaging according to customer demands
Discover more details on aluflamextrusion.lt
Mechanical Processing
Using the latest equipment, we can offer processing services for all types of profiles:
  • Cutting at various angles and lengths
  • Milling of various shapes, and cavities according to the customer’s request
  • High speed  precise and repeatable CNC machining
  • Protective packaging according to customer demands
Wall Panels
Sandwich panels are composite construction materials consisting of an insulating, core and two thin skin-layer metal sheets. The core material options are PIR (polyisocyanurate) or MW (mineral wool).
Wall Panels
Sandwich panels are composite construction materials consisting of an insulating, core and two thin skin-layer metal sheets. The core material options are PIR (polyisocyanurate) or MW (mineral wool).