Urban95, the child-inspired design project of the Bernard van Leer Foundation, has joined forces with the the non-profit United Way’s...New partnership to inspire child-friendly urban design in Latin America cities
Children need help to recover from the disruption COVID has brought to their schooling. Much of the focus – and...What young people want to help them recover from school closures
We again invite you to share your thoughts as a speaker at the 10th Child in the City World Conference in...Call for abstracts – 10th Child in the City World Conference Dublin 2022
Children growing up in ‘substandard’ temporary housing across London – report
Children in London are growing up in ‘substandard and uninhabitable temporary accommodation’ because of persistent policy failures, according to a new report.Read more
Brothers’ anti-pollution drive spurs Delhi into action
Never underestimate the power of youth – that’s the clear message from the Indian capital, Delhi, where two brothers’ pollution-fighting exploits have spurred the government into action.Read more
EU Capitals of Inclusion and Diversity Awards launched
Cities which have worked to make themselves child-friendly will be able to put their names forward to the European Commission for the new European Capitals of Inclusion and Diversity Awards.Read more
Belgian town gives youngsters a budget to realise their ideas
A small town in Belgium is putting its young citizens firmly at the heart of its urban planning process by giving them a dedicated annual spending pot.Read more
What we know about our children after 2021
In 2021, families across the nation and around the world endured a second year of interrupted schooling, with the associated challenges of home-learning, working from home and isolation from the support networks of extended family...Read more
Pandemic play experiences – sign up for The Play Observatory’s online seminar
The Play Observatory, a UK-based project focusing on children’s play during COVID and beyond, still has places available for a free online seminar later this month.Read more
City traffic ‘could be behind’ two million childhood asthma cases annually – report
Traffic-related pollution levels in some of the biggest cities on earth may be directly responsible for a staggering number of childhood asthma cases – almost two million – every year, say researchers.Read more
Street Tape Games: Playing with Social Distancing
Artists Helen Kwok and Chad Toprak discuss Street Tape Games, playable art installations designed around social distancing.Read more
How children at urban schools can benefit from learning in nature
Children flourish when they learn in nature. It can improve their health, attention capacity and social skills. The enriching experience of outdoor learning can also lead to significant improvements in children’s mood and wellbeing, which...Read more
Play Wales – publications for professionals
Play Wales, the national body for children’s play, has this year published a wide variety of guides and resources to help professionals working in and around the children’s play sector.Read moreHow does the city of Antwerp make their playspacewebs visible in the streets? DRAFT BLOG
A playspaceweb (‘speelweefsel’) is a network of child-friendly routes in a neighbourhood that have been made safer and more pleasant.Read more