Key Takeaways
→ Urban environments should be flexible, adaptable, and deeply human-centered.
→ High density should not mean high-rise developments alone but rather diverse,
layered urban spaces with well-designed mid-rise buildings, communal areas, and
active streets.
→ Cities should cater to human senses—lighting, soundscapes, material textures,
and smells - all influence how people perceive and use public spaces.
→ Designing cities for…
Key Takeaways
Physical form and social shifts have confined today’s eight-year-olds to a 100-meter radius, compared to approximately 6 miles in the 1900s.
Medium-high density, car-free streets, built-in play elements, pocket parks, and 4-minute transit to the city center create both freedom and richness of activity.
Summary
What is child-friendly urban…
Key Takeaways
Parks are not only ‘nice-to-have’ but also vital for physical and mental health, as well as climate resilience and social cohesion.
Parks can be part of a public health strategy and incorporated into mental health care frameworks.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is something you do, but who you are.
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