The Shortcomings of 'Family Friendliness' Rankings
All parents want safe neighborhoods, nice parks, and good schools for their kids. But, sometimes, the places that offer those amenities are often lacking in many other attributes that help kids grow up...
View ArticleWant Smart Kids? Provide Access to Green Space
"A new study out Monday in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences suggests that green spaces can actually boost cognitive outcomes in children—in part by protecting their brains from air...
View ArticleIt's Our Future You Are Planning For: Getting Youth Involved in Planning
This blog post highlights resources available to help engage children and young adults in participatory planning processes.
View ArticleThe Shortcomings of 'Family Friendliness' Rankings
All parents want safe neighborhoods, nice parks, and good schools for their kids. But, sometimes, the places that offer those amenities are often lacking in many other attributes that help kids grow up...
View ArticleWant Smart Kids? Provide Access to Green Space
"A new study out Monday in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences suggests that green spaces can actually boost cognitive outcomes in children—in part by protecting their brains from air...
View ArticleIt's Our Future You Are Planning For: Getting Youth Involved in Planning
This blog post highlights resources available to help engage children and young adults in participatory planning processes.
View ArticleThe Myth of the 'Childless City'
It is conventional wisdom that suburbs are more attractive to families with children than cities. But in fact, the most dense urban cores are gaining children to a greater extent than their suburbs.
View Article6 Ways to Ensure Equitable Cities for Children
We can use urban planning and design to better protect children.Publication Date: Thu, 09/10/2020
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