The library has been sorted by area of work, topic area, resource type and publishers. The areas of work include: Climate Change, Healthy Place-making, Garden Cities and New Towns, Community Participation and Social Justice, Parks and Green Infrastructure, and Planning Reform.
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Improving outdoor spaces for Bradford’s youngest residents and their families – Better Place
Better Place Bradford shows how place-based investment that is paired with community engagement can improve early childhood development and strengthen community wellbeing.
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 national-level duties or guidance in England, Wales and Scotland.
Lessons from a legacy of child-friendly housing: The Whittington Estate, Camden
A car free 1970s housing estate that incorporates ample space for play and socialising, and has stood the test of time.
Informal design and an enduring play culture: Plas Madoc, Wrexham
A late 1960’s housing estate adjacent to an adventure playground, and with a strong play culture supported across decades.
Play as a focus for regeneration: Pound’s Park, Sheffield – a city centre landscape designed for play
A city centre landscape designed for play and social interaction, built as an inclusive space with children, young people and families in mind.
Building a family-friendly legacy: Chobham Manor, London
A London Olympic Legacy housing development, designed with the needs of young and intergenerational families at its core.
A whole authority approach: how Aberdeen City Council is embedding child-friendly planning
Exploring Aberdeen City Council’s journey through involving young people in their local development plan, key public space masterplans and ongoing involvement from a group of Young Ambassadors.
Activating Space for Play: BoxUp Sports Equipment Lockers
The BoxUp locker system offers free, app-based access to shared play and sports equipment.
Sunnyside Community Gardens
Sunnyside Community Gardens is nurturing an inclusive green space for the local community in north London.
