It’s the urban age for people – and for other species too – so it’s time to start planning for...Making cities work for every urban-dweller
Creators of unusual play initiatives in cities in Michigan and New York states are hoping to benefit from a series...Grants reward US designers combining play with daily life
As child-friendly municipalities go, the ancient city of Mechelen in northern Belgium is a shining example. From families to play...Mechelen – the evolution of a child-friendly city
Urban Children Institute gives millions to health schemes
Awards worth more than eight million US dollars (USD) are being handed out to community-based projects benefiting children living in urban areas. The money is being awarded by the Urban Child Institute (UCI), a non-profit organisation...Read more
The introvert playground
An educational art and design-initiative named, ‘A secret club’ build playgrounds that keep the introvert in mind. The goal is to pique the user’s imagination. Because if play takes place inside your head, everything is a playground. ...Read more
Children’s urban mural nominated for Scottish planning award
A giant mural designed by Scottish schoolchildren which enscapsulates their hopes for the future of their town is in line for a major planning award. The Streets Ahead Mural was the creation of youngsters in Tranent,...Read more
£25 million gift to build world-leading London child health centre
A cutting-edge centre for children’s health and wellbeing will be established in London’s White City district thanks to a £25 million gift from an esteemed local university alumni. Marit Mohn is a science graduate of Imperial...Read more
Manifesto for a playful city
‘Seventy per cent of the world’s population will be living in urban areas by the middle of this century’ (Klanten and Hubner, 2010:2). As cities continue to get more populated, more and more strain will...Read more
Finnish cities to trial free early years education
The Finnish capital Helsinki is among 19 cities nationwide set to trial the provision of free early years education for five-year-olds. An experiment by Finland’s Ministry of Education and Culture will shortly begin providing 20 hours...Read more
More children are living in high-rise apartments – so designers should keep them in mind
Australian cities are changing. Instead of families living in low-density suburban areas, more parents are raising children in high-rise housing in inner-city areas. Despite this, much of the high-rise housing stock in Australia has been...Read more
One third of New Delhi’s schoolchildren are ‘obese’
Almost one third of children in private schools in the Indian capital city of New Delhi are obese, according to a new study. The analysis of local school health trends by the Sir Ganga Ram Hospital...Read more
Implementing child-friendly policies in Latin American cities
Irene Quintáns is a force to be reckoned with. She is on a crusade helping cities across Latin America implement child-friendly policies. Aside from her passion, a key part of her success is her ability to...Read more
EU Access City Award 2019 up for grabs
European cities working to improve quality of life for all citizens can apply for the Access City Award 2019. The European Union (EU) award is designed to recognise and celebrate a city’s willingness, ability and efforts...Read more
Pre-school provision helping New York meet UN fairness goals
Providing extra pre-school care is one reason why New York is making major progress in creating the ‘fairest big city’ in the USA. That’s the message from Mayor Bill Blasio in the city’s report to the...Read more