Children spend only half as much time playing outside as their parents did. There are several reasons for this. The way we have organised our cities is one of them. How to turn this tide?...Read more
Milan has unveiled a dedicated play space for children in the middle of the city to mark the 30th anniversary of Italy’s endorsement of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.Read more
“What human invention has caused more deaths than World War I or the Spanish flu, both among the worst killers of all time? It’s the modern road transport system. Since the automobile came into being...Read more
Cities can work to enhance access to public parks, gardens and open spaces, with dedicated and semi-dedicated areas for young children that incorporate natural, play and sensory stimulants.Read more
The Bernard van Leer Foundation’s Annual Report 2020 highlights how it responded to support the needs of infants, toddlers and caregivers during Covid-19 restrictionsRead more
A design charity has reacted to last year’s devastating explosion in Beirut by launching several collaborative ‘spatial interventions’ to rehabilitate public spaces vital to children’s health and development.
With a focus on children and play, the...Read more
The Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, will become the next city to reap the benefits of the Bernard van Leer Foundation’s expertise through the establishment of a new early years initiative.Read more
Young people in Cardiff, the capital of Wales, are being given an innovative and unique opportunity to help shape the city’s future through a popular gaming platform.Read more
Kidical Mass Cologne (Germany), an organised bicycle ride through the city highlighting and campaigning for child-friendly transport policies has been commended in the European Mobility Week awards 2021.
This demonstration, which was organised under the motto...Read more
The power of Virtual Reality is being highlighted by children’s campaigners as a way to help people see cities from a toddler’s height – and show how urban design ideas can truly benefit vulnerable children.
The...Read more
Researchers in the UK have designed a unique curved roadside barrier which they hope can protect children from the damaging effects of air pollution.
With air pollution becoming an increasingly dangerous global health challenge, researchers are...Read more
Children in the Austrian city of St Pölten are inspiring the design of a new architectural project that will give them the opportunity to learn more about contemporary art and culture.Read more
Cardiff, the capital city of Wales, is piloting a new initiative to transform lanes and alleyways into child-friendly green spaces that are safe and fun.Read more
Vantaa has been selected by Finland’s UNICEF committee to participate in its Child Friendly Cities Model, and will be supported to make the city’s infrastructure designed with children as a priority.Read more
