Our cities are rapidly expanding, and with them motorization is increasing at an unchecked pace. Unless the global community takes...Why we need a summit on youth urban road safety
On December 17th, 2018 the city of Chennai opened it’s the first inclusive and disabled-friendly park. The Infinity Park in...Chennai’s inclusive park for children with disabilities
The submission deadline for Call for papers for the Child in the City International Seminar on Children in the sustainable city has been...CitC Seminar call for papers – extended deadline
Kindergartners get little time to play. Why does it matter?
Being a kindergartner today is very different from being a kindergartner 20 years ago. In fact it is more like first grade. Researchers have demonstrated that five-year-olds are spending more time engaged in teacher-led academic learning...Read more
Paris plans free public transport for children
The mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo has proposed that children ages 4 to 11 should be able to use public transport for free. At this time only children under the age of 4 travel for...Read more
A playground made from recycled plastic and sustainable materials
Hawaii Volcanic Water, a water company, has built a new playground at the Anaina Hou Community Park in Kilauea on the Hawaiian island of Kauai. The eco-playground is built almost entirely from recycled plastic and locally...Read more
Infant mortality rate rises by 40% in Manchester
In the city of Manchester between 2011 and 2013, 108 children died before their first birthday. During 2015 and 2017 this number increased to 151. Manchester has the fourth highest infant mortality rate in England. The report outlines...Read more
5 Cities show what urban transformation really looks like
Urbanization is changing the face of the planet – for better and for worse. City populations, GDP and investment are increasing exponentially. At the same time, carbon emissions are rising, more and more people are living in...Read more
The importance of play for pre-school children
Childhood is all about play. Kids, especially those that aren’t old enough to attend school yet, will find some way to play from the moment they get up in the morning until they lay their...Read more
4 Ways cities can build more climate-resilient neighborhoods
As 21st century cities continue to grow, their capacities to adapt, learn and transform need to increase as well, especially in vulnerable neighborhoods. Cities are key players in the global movement to address the threats...Read more
Why Does Universal Street Design Matter?
Accessibility remains a challenge for Belo Horizonte’s bus rapid transit corridor. Improving public transit requires a hard look not just at vehicles and routes but at how people get on and off them. Too often, design...Read more
Take the tram into a more playable city
Playable cities connect people and place in creative ways. They appropriate urban environments and infrastructure and provide ways for citizens to participate in smart cities. While people may be aware of smart cities, these are...Read more
What big data tells us about our neighbourhoods
Just because we have all the necessary amenities in the places we live doesn’t mean we’re happy. What makes a place a community is far more than bricks and mortar and services. Imagine a place that...Read more
11 key readings on children’s data and privacy online
The almost daily news stories on data privacy and data breaches – including those affecting children – raise urgent questions as everyday activities and actions generate data that are recorded, tracked, collated, analysed and monetised...Read more