Plants, puddles and possibility: the importance of natural play for children
From muddy knees to makeshift dens, everyday playful encounters with nature are far more than a ‘nice to have’ in
Children and Young People
Improving outdoor spaces for Bradford’s youngest residents and their families – Better Place
Image credit: Better Start Bradford Better Start Bradford is one of five A Better Start partnerships across
TCPA joins leading sports figures as signatories on open letter to save UK’s playing fields
An open letter calling for the protection of the UK’s playing fields, led by led by Fields in Trust President
Six lessons from researching child-friendly places
In this guest blog, Dr Jenny Wood and Anna Gaffney from A Place in Childhood share six lessons they’ve learnt
Child-friendly places: case studies from England, Scotland and Wales
What makes a place child-friendly – not just in form, but in process? Momentum is growing to create places where
Announcing the TCPA’s Annual Conference 2025: The Purpose of Planning
We are pleased to announce the TCPA’s 2025 Annual Conference will focus on the Purpose of Planning. Championing
Play parks are important, but doorstep play is critical
When was the last time you saw chalk on the pavement near your home? On the International Day of Play[1], a recent post
Empowering young people for a greener future – youth engagement transforming Grosvenor Square
Teenagers and young people have lots of knowledge about their neighbourhoods and spaces, but too often no-one asks them
Children and Young People
Along with partners in the built environment sector, we are working to reclaim space for children and young
Youth engagement in planning, regeneration and neighbourhood management – Voice Opportunity Power
Young people have a right to be involved in the decisions that shape the places where they live and including them
Child-friendly planning and design: insights and experiences from European cities
Many European cities are embracing child-friendly planning and urban design and this webinar will explore four case
Raising the healthiest generation in history – report launch
Raising the healthiest generation in history: recommendations and an evidence review from the Levelling Up Committee
