The Routledge Handbook of Designing Public Spaces for Young People is a thorough and
practical resource for all who wish to influence policy and design decisions in order to
increase young people's access to and use of public spaces, as well as their role in design
and decision-making processes. The ability of youth to freely enjoy public spaces, and to
develop a sense of belonging and attachment to these environments, is critical for their
physical, social, cognitive, and emotional development. Young people represent a vital …