The ‘Little Fir Tree Project’ allows inner city children in Islington to learn about the wonder and importance of trees by combining...Connecting urban children to the environment with theatre
The international research is clear. Stimulating and positive environments early in life provide optimal foundations for children’s ongoing development into...A good community where young children can thrive
With hundreds of new schools needed in Victoria in the coming decade, how will they meet future student and community...The next generation of Australian schools
Africities 2018: the transition to sustainable cities
The 8th edition of the Africities Summit will take place in Marrakech from November 20-24, 2018. One of the objectives of the summit is to define appropriate shared strategies in order to improve the living conditions...Read more
Inclusive play design: why, how and who
Sarah Lisiecki has studied play professionally for more than five years. In this article, she details how Embrace Park in the city of Norfolk created a space for all children and brought a community together. “The value...Read more
Study links childhood poverty to violent crime and self-harm
A new study shows that children growing up in poverty are seven times more likely to harm themselves and be involved in violent crimes as young adults. This research highlights the importance of providing child-friendly public...Read more
World Cities Day: Building sustainable and resilient cities
World Cities Day is celebrated annually on the 31st of October. It aims to increase awareness on sustainable urban development and urban transformations. As well as promote knowledge sharing on urban solutions implemented at the local level...Read more
Six road design changes that can save lives
Urbanisation is by and large a good thing, corresponding with steady declines in extreme poverty. More compact cities may also hold the key to a sustainable future. But this trend has come with a side effect: more...Read more
Should Urban Studies be taught in high school?
Vancouver-based urbanist Jillian Glover reflects on the new urban studies curriculum for high school students in British Columbia, Canada. When I was a child, I didn’t really understand what my Dad did for work. He was...Read more
A park in Bangkok is helping prevent the city from sinking
The city of Bangkok is sinking one to two centimetres a year. Coastal erosion, rising sea leaves and rapid urbanisation have created the perfect storm. Landscape architect Kotchakorn Voraakhom has designed Chulalongkorn Centennial Park to help fortify...Read more
African cities can raise more money for urban development
African cities will gain a billion new residents by 2050. But local authorities across the continent don’t have the resources, powers or skills set to meet the growing demand for housing and services. Africa’s rapid urbanisation is...Read more
Tackling child mental health with self care
Over the last ten years, there has been a 17 percent increase in anxiety disorders diagnosed in children and adolescents. This is according to the 2018 Children’s Mental Health Report done by the Child Mind...Read more
Children and schools in Victoria save save 5.7 billion litres of water
Since 2012 schools in Victoria, Australia have helped save 5.7 billion litres of water. These schools are part of a Victorian Government initiative, the ‘Schools Water Efficiency Program’. The program enables schools to save water and...Read more
Re-engineering car-free days for smaller cities in India
Raahgiri Day in Jhajjar not only celebrates road safety but also includes social messages, encouraging women and girls of all ages to participate. If you drive out of New Delhi west along National Highway 48, you...Read more