Resilience: connecting young people with nature
A resilient city is one where young people have easy access to nature and outdoor play, argues Samuel Williams of the planning and design company, Arup. Here, her explains why it is time for designers to...Read more
Biophilic cities: don’t forget the buildings!
Many recent movements have promoted the greening of cities and connecting children and families to nature. A growing body of research tells us that nature provides many benefits, including increased health and well-being. In participatory...Read more
Steps toward psychological well-being: A case of refugee children
The number of children and adolescents that flee to Europe and other areas deemed financially well-off face many challenges, even after reaching their supposed safe havens. Some of these are to do with the complex...Read more
The suburban shift: why families are choosing to live in cities
Many families move to suburban areas: looking for a better environment for their children or in order to avoid the perceived downfalls of the city life, such as heavy traffic and the lack of green...Read more