Topic: Neighbourhood

Young people’s perspectives on “15 minute neighbourhoods”

Child friendly cities include spaces for children to walk about independently, access play spaces and services, and be a part of the city. In many cities in the United States, the 15-minute neighbourhood is being...Read more

15-12-2015|Comment|author: Victoria Derr

Reclaiming public space through play

Can playing be used as a tool to reclaim cities for people; involving both children and adults in a process to re-inhabit public space? We can assert, yes, it can. The experience of “FLPP. Fronte...Read more

01-12-2015|Comment|author: TaMaLaCa - Interdisciplinary research group

Rotterdam wins a national prize for the most child friendly city initiative

Rotterdam works on becoming a sustainable city where children have room to grow. As part of a Child Friendly Rotterdam initiative, the city planners developed an urban planning method “Building Blocks for a Child Friendly Rotterdam”,...Read more

04-11-2010|Comment|author: Marketa Vesela

Playgrounds fast disappearing over noise complaint

Children are spending less time playing outside, despite the fact that all the experts agree that playing outdoors is of value for children’s development. Urban planners are challenged with a task to create cities which...Read more

19-10-2006|Comment|author: Marketa Vesela