β Scribed by Brendan Gleeson, Neil Sipe
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Leading planning and geography authors present this comprehensive assessment of the extent to which the physical and social make up of Western cities accommodates and nourishes the needs of children and youth. Examining the areas of planning, design, social policy, transport andΒ housing, Creating Child Friendly Cities outlines strengths and deficiencies in the processes that govern urban development and change from the perspective of children and youth. Issues explored include children's view of the city and why this is unique; the 'obesity epidemic': is it caused by cities?; the journey to school and children's transport needs generally. With illustrations and case studies, Creating Child Friendly Cities presents planning professionals with a solid case for child-friendly cities and an action plan to create places for children to play.
Book Cover......Page 1
Half-Title......Page 2
Dedication......Page 3
Title......Page 4
Copyright......Page 5
Contents......Page 6
List of Illustrations......Page 8
Contributors......Page 10
Acknowledgements......Page 13
1 Reinstating kids in the city......Page 14
Part One: Scales of analysis......Page 24
2 United Nations: A key player in a global movement for child friendly cities......Page 26
3 Australia's toxic cities: Modernity's paradox?......Page 46
4 Cities for angry young people? From exclusion and inclusion to engagement in urban policy......Page 62
Part Two: Policies, professionals and the environment......Page 80
5 Colliding world: Planning with children and young people for better cities......Page 82
6 Children in the urban environment: A review of research......Page 99
Part Three: Spheres of action......Page 116
7 Children in the intensifying city: Lessons from Auckland's walking school buses......Page 118
8 Overcoming social traps: A key to creating child friendly cities......Page 134
9 Creating child friendly playspaces: A practitioner's perspective......Page 149
10 Pathways to the child friendly city......Page 164
Index......Page 171
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