CSGGE Alumni Lecture: "Planning with a Purpose: Reflections from a Journey in Urban Sustainability and Gender Equity"

Please join the Center for the Study of Global Gender Equity virtually for a lecture by Illinois Alumna, Mansi Sachdev, who will present her lecture "Planning with a Purpose: Reflections from a Journey in Urban Sustainability and Gender Equity".

About the Speaker: Dr. Mansi Sachdev’s current work revolves around integrating climate resilience into urban spatial plans and strategies. In India, master plans, which are known as General Plans for Comprehensive Development Plans in the US, are the only statutory urban planning tool with the cities and the process of master plan development needs an overhaul for climate resilience integration.

Dr. Sachdev credits her GRID minor for imparting a nuanced understanding of gender relations and inclusion, key components that have influenced her professional journey. The program's rich curriculum and practical exposure provided her with the tools to critically evaluate gender dynamics across eight different countries, enabling her to advocate for equality and inclusiveness consistently.