What does a truly child-friendly city look like? How does children’s play fit into the picture? And their mobility? And why should we even worry about looking at cities through the eyes of children? Tim’s talk will set out the key ingredients of a child-friendly neighbourhood, and the reasons why decision makers around the world are taking up the idea. Drawing on over 20 years of research and advocacy, including study visits to cities in Europe, the Middle East, North and South America, Tim will show how a ‘children’s lens’ can transform cities into inclusive, equitable, liveable, sustainable places that are fit for the challenges of the 21st century.
Tim Gill is an independent scholar, writer, and consultant based in London. He has been making the case for children’s outdoor play and mobility for over 30 years, and is the author of Urban Playground: How child-friendly planning and design can save cities and No Fear: Growing up in a risk-averse society.