An illustrated, essential guide to engaging children and youth in the process of urban design
From a history of children's rights to case studies discussing international initiatives that aim …

This paper provides a follow-up, three years later, to a promising initiative by the city of
Johannesburg. In 2000, the local authority invited children in four low-income …

Children's participation in city planning and design has enjoyed increased interest among
policy makers, designers, and researchers. This activity builds on a well-established body of …

This article summarizes the findings of a four-site study of children's needs and priorities,
part of the process to transform Greater Johannesburg into a child friendly city. Applying the …

Socially just, intergenerational urban spaces should not only accommodate children and
adolescents, but engage them as participants in the planning and design of welcoming …

This article summarizes a four-site study within the process to transform Greater
Johannesburg into a child-friendly city. Applying the Growing Up in Cities model of …

A major challenge of the twenty-first century is ensuring the social sustainability of our cities.
This requires' child-friendly'cities, which take into account the rights and needs of the …

Most parents aspire to raise children who are independent, healthy and productive members
of society. In this pursuit, parents struggle to balance freedom and safety. Current theory and …

Planning and urban design professionals should ensure they engage children/young
people in their work so planning systems and strategic policy can be more inclusive of the …