Crypto News: Burned-out parents need better public spaces

Today's parents are burned out, so much so that parental stress was recently declared a public health crisis in the US. In addition to the indisputable need for better economic policies like family leave and subsidized child care, urban design also has to become more family-friendly, writes contributor Alexandra Lange.

That means safer pedestrian and bike routes to schools, and more welcoming public spaces that allow children to meet up spontaneously and hang out with minimal adult supervision. To create that environment, cities can look to past urban planning efforts — from closing streets for play to incorporating courtyards and other shared amenities into neighborhoods and multi-family housing. Today on CityLab: Burned-Out Parents Need Better Public Spaces

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