What’s good for children, is good for all of us
Reflections from day one of the Curious Cities Assembly Even a heatwave couldn’t bring down the
Children and Young People
Not just playgrounds
Why play should be a central focus of the Pride in Place programme Guest blog by Professor Alison Stenning, Newcastle
The Journal of the Town & Country Planning Association: May – June 2026
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Bringing young people together to make better places: a case study from PLACED on youth voice
PLACED have been involving children and young people in the design of places since 2011. Their work with young
Join us for the Curious Cities Assembly 2026
Curious Cities Assembly 2026 is a new gathering of elected leaders, advocates and experts focused on making cities
Local plan ‘plug in’ resources for child-friendly planning
Photo: Play street, Playing Out CIC The TCPA has launched a set of practical ‘plug-in’ materials for Local Plan
Children and young people in Local Plans in England
Plug-in resources for embedding the rights, needs and voices of children and young people in planning policy Photo:
Bringing young people together to make better places: a case study from PLACED on youth voice
Webinar Engaging young people in planning brings insight into how places are used everyday. Their perspectives can
Plants, puddles and possibility: the importance of natural play for children
This webinar recording looks at what we mean by ‘natural play’ and explores the evidence on why it matters
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
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
