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
Children and Young People
‘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
Lessons from a legacy of child-friendly housing: The Whittington Estate, Camden
Image credit: A Place in Childhood A car-free 1970s housing estate that incorporates ample space for play and
Informal design and an enduring play culture: Plas Madoc, Wrexham
Image credit: Glamis Adventure Playground, Rethinking Childhood A late 1960’s housing estate adjacent to an
Play as a focus for regeneration: Pound’s Park, Sheffield – a city centre landscape designed for play
Image credit: Paul Upward A city centre landscape designed for play and social interaction, built as an inclusive space
Building a family-friendly legacy: Chobham Manor, London
Image credit: Make Architects A London Olympic Legacy housing development, designed with the needs of young and
A whole authority approach: how Aberdeen City Council is embedding child-friendly planning
Image credit: Aberdeen Young Ambassadors. Aberdeen City Council Creative Learning Exploring Aberdeen City Council’s
Activating Space for Play: BoxUp Sports Equipment Lockers
Play and sports equipment lockers are a simple and effective solution to get people moving Public parks and open spaces
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
Sunnyside Community Gardens
Nurturing an inclusive green space for the local community About Sunnyside Community Gardens Sunnyside Community
Youth engagement in planning, regeneration and neighbourhood management – Voice Opportunity Power
Voice Opportunity Power Young people have a right to be involved in the decisions that shape the places where they live
