Girls in Beirut get creative to help transform their neighbourhood
An ambitious project to help adolescent girls in Beirut ’empower their neighourhood’ has successfully concluded with them providing some inspired urban design creations.Read more
GIS-based intelligent planning approach of child-friendly pedestrian pathway to promote a child-friendly city
Pedestrian safety, particularly for children, relies on well-designed pathways, and child-friendly pathways play a crucial role in safeguarding young pedestrians.Read more
What is biophilic design? 3 ways âgreenâ buildings work better for neurodivergent people
One in seven people worldwide are neurodivergent. They may have a diagnosis of a neurodevelopmental condition such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or autism – or traits that mean their thinking style differs from neurotypical...Read more
Characteristics of cities that would support the mental health of young people – a study
With cities around the world continuing to be an attractive proposition for young people for work, education, and social opportunities, the findings of a new study identifying characteristics that would support young urban dwellersâ mental...Read more
Planning child-friendly cities – what is the responsibility of local authorities?
As the world becomes increasingly urbanised, the pressing need to prioritise the needs and rights of children within urban planning processes has become paramount.Read more
Child-Friendly Cities in East Asia – a UNICEF report
A report by children’s charity UNICEF highlights the partnership work going on in East Asia to advance its Child-Friendly Cities programme.Read more
‘Forest bathing’ is the route to better mental health for urban youth – study
Incorporating nature into how cities are designed can help significantly improve the mental health of young people living in urban settings, according to a new study.Read more
Shaping tomorrow’s cities – the role of youth in urban design
In the bustling corridors of urban planning and development, a new wave of voices is rising to the forefront – those of young people. As cities worldwide grapple with the complexities of rapid urbanisation, climate...Read more
Four critical barriers to building healthier Canadian cities – a study
Many streets around the globe are becoming increasingly inhospitable to children and the elderly due to compounding traffic and road safety concerns which deter these groups from active transport, like walking or cycling.Read more
UK government inquiry into children’s ‘play freedoms’ will hear new evidence
Experts on play and ‘the built environment’ will provide the next round of evidence to a UK government inquiry that is looking at ways to utilise better design processes to improve children’s lives.Read more
UN & Save the Children will transform city slums into ‘bold child-friendly public spaces’
A new partnership between the United Nations (UN) and Save the Children has set its sights on improving the lives of children living in city slums.Read more
‘Time for change is now’ – government inquiry into children’s play freedoms hears face-to-face evidence
A UK government inquiry examining how better planning & design can improve children’s health has been told that ‘the time for change is now’. Read more
Making public spaces better for children: a new blog series
Public spaces are crucial for childrenâs holistic development and wellbeing. A new blog series showcases how public spaces can be made better for children. Using global examples from Cities4Children members and other initiatives, the aim...Read moreImproving children’s lives through the Urban 95 Academy Leadership programme
The Urban95 Academy leadership programme, first launched in 2021 by LSE Cities and the Bernard Van Leer Foundation, will continue for a further three years, providing 1500 city leaders with a fully-funded learning opportunity.Read more