With more than one-third of children worldwide living in urban areas, the call for child-
friendly cities (CFC) has increased in urgency; however, many cities are still largely …

The socio-physical qualities of built environments are, in several ways, of imperative
importance for children growing up. The Child-Friendly Cities initiative by UNICEF, an …

Research on child well-being is an expanding international, inter-and trans-disciplinary field
of research that has developed significantly within the last decades. While the achievements …

Several studies have indicated that children who grow up in green environments enjoy
beneficial impacts on their development. However, to date, very little attention has been paid …

Exposure to urban greenspaces promotes an array of mental health benefits. Understanding
these benefits is of paramount importance, particularly in low-and middle-income countries …

The urban environment is a product of many tangible and intangible factors for communities,
involving activities, spaces, and users of different age groups. Stakeholder consultation has …

In recent years, the interaction between urban green spaces (UGS) and children has been a
popular direction in research on child-friendly cities. Keeping up with emerging trends and …

Currently, there is a growing concern regarding the mental health issues among college
students. An increasing proportion of university students have experienced psychological …

This book provides a bold vision and roadmap for creating great places. Imagining and
designing urban environments where all people thrive is an extraordinary task, and in this …

Currently, many children live in extreme poverty and high-risk neighbourhoods, who are
among the most vulnerable group in society. However, they are the link between the past …