how less structured city spaces can nurture children’s creativity and independence
- Written by Jose Antonio Lara-Hernandez, Senior Researcher in Architecture, Auckland University of Technology
Getty ImagesChildren’s play is essential for their cognitive, physical and social development. But in cities, spaces to play are usually separated, often literally fenced off, from the rest of urban life.
In our new study, we compare children’s use of such spaces in Auckland, New Zealand, and Venice, Italy. Our findings present a...
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