Making public spaces better for children: a new blog series
Public spaces are crucial for children’s 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 more
Hong Kong students design sustainable solutions for their schools
Students in Hong Kong have been giving their creative input on the ‘sustainable’ future of their schools through an innovative local and national partnership.Read more
Playful Cities Design Guide – how play can transform cities
‘Practical and inspirational’ ideas for policymakers are at the heart of the Playful Cities Design Guide.Read more
Children’s views vital for survey to mark International Day of Play
A coalition of children’s organisations is running an important survey in which young people can also take part in, to mark the International Day of Play.Read more
New urban design guide shows city leaders how to prioritise children’s needs
As the need becomes ever more pressing for child-friendly urban designers and city policymakers to flex their creative muscles, a new guide has been published to provide ideas and inspiration.Read more
Introducing the winners of the Real Play City Challenge 2022
A host of diverse child-friendly projects have been unveiled as this year’s winners of a global competition dedicated to ‘reclaiming places to play in cities’. The Real Play City Challenge was launched in 2020 by the...Read more
Virtual Reality shows urban planners the world ‘through a child’s eyes’
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
Play access in cities is critical to children’s development – report
Society has ‘an obligation to reclaim play in cities’ because of the ‘critical role’ it plays in child development and learning, says a global play rights alliance. The Real Play Coalition says the evidence is overwhelming...Read more