Target 7

Provide universal access to safe, inclusive, and accessible, green and public spaces, especially for women and children, older people and those with disabilities.

Could this be your career mission?

Below are employers you could work for, occupations they employ, and education and training programs to prepare you to achieve this target.

Employers

Green Spaces Alliances: Create and maintain green spaces that are safe and inclusive for all members of the community.
Urban Parks Foundations: Provide access towell-designed and well-maintained urban parks, ensuring they are safe and welcoming for everyone.
Community Garden Networks: Promote access to green spaces for gardening and community events, fostering inclusivity and sustainability.
Safe Streets Coalitions: Transform public spaces into safe areas for pedestrians and cyclists, promoting accessibility and inclusivity in urban planning.
Nature for All Coalitions: Ensure that everyone, regardless of background, has access to natural and green areas, fostering a sense of community and well-being.
Inclusive Playgrounds Initiatives: Create playgrounds that are accessible to children of all abilities, ensuring a safe and inclusive environment for play.
Bike-Friendly Community Alliances: Create bike-friendly spaces in communities, including bike paths and secure bike storage, to encourage sustainable transportation and inclusivity.
Riverfront Revitalization Projects: Transform riverfront areas into accessible and inclusive public spaces, providing opportunities for recreation and community gatherings.
Public Art Collectives: Integrate public art into green spaces, making them more vibrant and culturally diverse, while fostering a sense of community pride.
Accessible Trails Initiatives: Create and maintain accessible hiking and nature trails for people of all abilities, ensuring that everyone can enjoy the benefits of outdoor spaces.

Training

Urban Planning and Design Certification: Provides training in urban planning principles, sustainable design, and inclusivity considerations for creating accessible public spaces.
Landscape Architecture Training: Focuses on landscape architecture, covering design principles, plant selection, and strategies for creating safe and inclusive green spaces.
Sustainable Development Certificate: Emphasizes sustainable practices in community development, with a focus on creating environmentally friendly and inclusive public spaces.
Community Engagement and Advocacy Workshop: Equips individuals with skills in community outreach, engagement, and advocacy, essential for working in organizations that prioritize public space inclusivity.
Public Health and Outdoor Recreation Training: Integrates public health concepts with outdoor recreation planning, emphasizing the health benefits of green spaces and strategies for ensuring accessibility.
Environmental Engineering Certification: Provides technical skills in environmental engineering, focusing on designing infrastructure that contributes to safe and inclusive public spaces.
Inclusive Design and Accessibility Course: Teaches the principles of inclusive design, covering accessibility considerations for individuals with diverse abilities in public spaces.
Social Work in Community Development Training: Equips individuals with social work skills tailored to community development, addressing social issues, and promoting inclusivity in public spaces.
Parks and Recreation Management Diploma: Covers the management and operation of parks and recreational facilities, emphasizing safety, accessibility, and community engagement.
Sustainability Leadership Program: A leadership-focused training program that educates individuals on sustainable practices, community engagement, and the integration of green spaces into urban planning.

Occupations

Landscape Architects: Design and plan outdoor spaces, ensuring they are aesthetically pleasing, functional, and inclusive.
Urban Planners: Develop and implement plans for cities and communities, with a focus on creating accessible and green public spaces.
Environmental Engineers: Work on projects related to sustainable infrastructure and environmental conservation, contributing to the creation of safe and eco-friendly public spaces.
Community Outreach Coordinators: Engage with the community to promote the use of green and public spaces, organizing events and programs to ensure inclusivity.
Park Rangers: Monitor and manage public parks, ensuring safety, providing information, and facilitating inclusive activities for park visitors.
Sustainability Coordinators: Implement sustainable practices in public spaces, focusing on eco-friendly initiatives that contribute to a safe and inclusive environment.
Public Health Specialists: Collaborate with organizations to assess and promote the health benefits of green spaces, emphasizing the importance of accessibility and inclusivity.
Social Workers: Work with community members to address social issues and ensure that public spaces are welcoming and safe for all individuals, regardless of background.
Outdoor Recreation Planners: Plan and organize recreational activities in public spaces, catering to diverse interests and ensuring accessibility for everyone.
Community Engagement Specialists: Develop and implement strategies to involve the community in decisions related to public spaces, fostering a sense of ownership and inclusivity.

Back to Goal 11 Targets

Provide universal access to safe, inclusive, and accessible, green and public spaces, especially for women and children, older people and those with disabilities.

Could this be your career mission? Below are employers you could work for, occupations they employ, and education and training programs to prepare you to achieve this target.

Employers

Could this be your career mission?

Below are employers you could work for, occupations they employ, and education and training programs to prepare you to achieve this target.