Monday, December 30, 2024

How to build a more playful city

Revisit some of our best stories on kid-friendly urban planning.
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This week we're taking a look back at some of our favorite 2024 stories.

But first, revisit our piece on Jimmy Carter's homebuilding legacy from 2023.

CityLab 2024: City of play

Swing Sets Aren't Just for Kids Anymore
New parks in Philadelphia, Memphis and Tulsa show that the key to making playgrounds fun for all ages is designing them for teenagers 

A Planning Revolution in Bratislava Puts Kids at the Center
An effort to make the Slovakian capital more welcoming for children and families reflects the city's long-term resource and population challenges.  

The Answer To Making Cities More Family-Friendly? Courtyards
New housing experiments with courtyards show that this age-old design approach can still deliver for cities struggling to provide homes for families.

Skate Parks Are Growing Up
A punk pastime made massively popular by the Olympics has reached amenity status with 'skate gardens.' 

A Guide to Urban Swimming in Europe, Beyond the Seine
The rivers that gave life to European capitals once drew bathers before pollution and shipping traffic made waters unsafe. Now some residents are taking the plunge again. 


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