1.1 Background and Rationale 1.2 Research Objectives 1.3 Scope and Significance 1.4 Research Questions 1.5 Methodology Overview 1.6 Organization of the Thesis

Chapter 2

2.1 Gender Disparities in Urban Spaces 2.2 The Role of Gender in Urban Planning and Development 2.3 Inclusive Design Principles for Gender Equality 2.4 Previous Studies on Gender Perspectives in Urban Planning 2.5 Gaps in Existing Research 2.6 Conceptual Framework

Chapter 3

3.1 Data Collection 3.1.1 Gender-Specific Urban Data and Surveys 3.1.2 Case Studies of Urban Planning Projects 3.2 Gender Analysis Techniques in Urban Planning 3.2.1 Participatory Mapping and Walkability Assessments 3.2.2 Stakeholder Workshops and Focus Group Discussions 3.3 Review of Urban Policies from a Gender Lens 3.4 Case Studies of Cities with Gender-Inclusive Planning 3.5 Limitations and Assumptions

Chapter 4

4.1 Identification of Gender Disparities in Urban Spaces 4.2 Evaluation of Gender-Inclusive Urban Design Strategies 4.3 Analysis of Policy Impacts on Gender Equality 4.4 Comparative Assessment of Cities with Gender-Inclusive Planning 4.5 Case Studies: Successful Implementation of Gender-Responsive Urban Projects 4.6 Implications for Inclusive Urban Planning and Development

Chapter 5

5.1 Summary of Findings 5.2 Contributions to Existing Knowledge 5.3 Practical Implications for Gender-Inclusive Urban Planning 5.4 Recommendations for Future Research