Among the 4 billion people living in urban areas, nearly one-third are children. It is estimated that by 2050, 70% of the children of the world will be living in urban areas. Despite the important representation of children in the urban population, their presence in public space is diminishing. In the UK, 75% of them spent less than an hour per day playing outside. However, interactions between children and their urban environment are essential for their development, their understanding of society, and their perception of the world around them.
We invite you to discover the strategic intelligence note to learn more on the reasons that limit the inclusion of children in urban public spaces. This note will also discover many insights and good practices for city stakeholders to make public spaces safer, more accessible, and more attractive for children.
