What kind of childhood does a place make possible?
Following the inaugural National Play Conference organised by Play England and SAPCA, Gemma Hyde reflects on how play
Children and Young People
The Journal of the Town & Country Planning Association: September – October 2026
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The Journal of the Town & Country Planning Association: July – August 2026
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What does it take to make play possible everywhere?
Playday 2026 The Playday 2026 theme is Play: here, there, everywhere. It celebrates playful moments, everyday
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
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