The world is increasingly urbanising. As cities expand, they need to be able to support growing populations. People living in cities can experience issues that are hidden and cannot be seen, such as menstruation, the menopause, and invisible disabilities. Sanitation, and other forms of infrastructure, need to be planned well to address these issues at a larger scale. Cities are also home to hidden populations who are critical in making urban spaces work. These include sanitation workers, who work to clean hidden infrastructures and spaces such as sewers, drains, septic tanks, and community and public toilets. Yet, their realities are often hidden by who they are in terms of factors such as caste, and the stigma surrounding what they do, leaving them invisible. I can support you to ensure that urban planning programmes can directly address hidden issues and support the needs of invisible people who make cities work.
Some work I have completed relating to this theme include: