Placemaking with Children and Youth

An illustrated, essential guide to engaging children and youth in the process of urban design

From a history of children¿s rights to case studies discussing international initiatives that aim to create child-friendly cities, Placemaking with Children and Youth offers comprehensive guidance in how to engage children and youth in the planning and design of local environments. It explains the importance of children¿s active participation in their societies and presents ways to bring all generations together to plan cities with a high quality of life for people of all ages. Not only does it delineate best practices in establishing programs and partnerships, it also provides principles for working ethically with children, youth, and families, paying particular attention to the inclusion of marginalized populations.
Drawing on case studies from around the world¿in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, India, Puerto Rico, the Netherlands, South Africa, and the Unit