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
Children and Young People
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
Prioritise outdoor play to give children best start in life, finds new report
The government will fail to meet its aim to radically improve the health of children and young people unless its
Creating places and spaces where children and young people thrive
Project and policy manager, Gemma Hyde, explains how the TCPA and partners in the built environment sector are working
‘Give children their childhood back’ – reflections from the Developing Well conference
Our Developing Well conference brought together planners, councillors, developers and health professionals all united
Further policy and resources on child-friendly places
The UK nations vary in their approach to children and young people in planning. This page gives a headline overview of
