BACKGROUD Over the past few centuries, most designers have failed to take children’s needs into consideration. But it is very necessary to build a child-friendly city, which plays a vital role in the healthy development of children. HOW TO ACHIEVE THIS Our cities need to have the following characteristics. Safety Reducing pollution, increasing green space Read the full article…

Benefits of Prioritizing Child-friendly Urban Design Definition: Nowadays, more and more cities are designed without considering the needs of different people, just like children who need more space for activities. Van Vliet and Karsten have said that ‘The Child-Friendly City (CFC) label means different things to different people, influenced by their professional interests’ (Van Vliet Read the full article…

The Need for Child-Friendly Urban Design Historians often point out that children in the medieval era had almost no childhood, as they were required to work from an early age. However, modern society has gradually shifted its focus towards the education and growth of children, leading to the establishment of the modern education system, including Read the full article…

Background of Child Friendly Urban Design In recent decades, we have experienced the rapid growth of cities. But low-quality urban public spaces deprive children of the opportunity to enjoy themselves in the city. In 1996, the United Nations Children’s Fund officially launched “Children’s Friendly Cities Initiative” (CFCI). In fact, there are many countries participating globally. At Read the full article…

Information and technology systems of smart cities are making decision-making and management of urban environment high efficiency. Cities equipped with sensors, actuators and digital technology could not only enhance the safety of urban space, but also create a playable world digitally for inhabitants. Various smart playful installations are added into public space, for instance, smart Read the full article…