How just walking around – even when accompanied by an adult – is empowering for children
This article in The Conversation (21 March 2023) shares thoughts on the 15 minute city, research on how children use their neighbourhoods, and how autonomy and independent travel matters to children.
A new resource to see the streets the way kids do!
In 2018 Global Designing Cities Initiative prototyped a Streets for Kids Reverse Periscope, a simple cardboard-and-mirrors device that lets adults experience a street from a child’s height. You can now download a new guidebook to learn how to create your own Reverse Periscope, what to look for when using it, [...]
Towns and cities resources showcasing nature based solutions
The Scottish Wildlife Trust have collated a number of examples, case studies and useful resources for urban nature-based solutions, demonstrating the challenges we face that can be helped by nature-based solutions in our towns and cities. This website page shares great examples of urban nature-based solutions in action.
What’s stopping the widescale use of nature-based solutions in our towns and cities?
This blog post from the Scottish Wildlife Trust explores why nature-based solutions are not being used more to help our towns and cities mitigate and adapt to climate change. A link is provided to the full repprt (November 2022). This ties in with the nature-based knowledge which need to be [...]
Nature-based play: fostering connections for children’s wellbeing and climate resilience
This Nature-based Play publication (Candiracci, Sara et al, 2022) explores the important relationship between play, nature and climate resilience, considering the perspectives of leading urban development, early childhood, play and nature-based solutions experts. This is followed by case studies from cities around the world that demonstrate how local governments, business and [...]
Nature based play publication now available
Play Scotland has shared this new publication (July 2022) Nature-Based Play which is free to download. It has been produced in partnership between Arup and the Real Play Coalition. The publication explores the positive connections nature-based play can make between children’s wellbeing and climate resilience. This aims to inspire local [...]
Can reduction in neighbourhood green space deepen the climate and mental health crises?
This article in The Conversation (May 18, 2022) explores the findings of a recent New Economics Foundation (NEF) report. This indicates a reduction in available greenspace for more recently built housing. The author explores the reasons and implications for our health, connection to nature and concern for the environment.
Play Well Podcast – Partnership Working
In this Play Well series episode 8, Play Scotland explores partnership working to plan for play at local authority level. Listen as Play Scotland’s Head of Projects, Cherie Morgan, catches up with Audrey White from Dundee City council. Audrey is the Education Support Officer for the Children and Families Service, [...]