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Beyond playgrounds: how less structured city spaces can nurture children’s creativity and independence
Beyond playgrounds: how less structured city spaces can nurture children’s creativity and independence
Playgrounds are designed to keep our kids safe. But are they holding them back? https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:zvhd7u6qrd5wwx4phb4jpcqs/post/3lsld3d4w5k2c
I've been noticing lately how fenced in so many of our park spaces are...this feels responsive to that theconversation.com/beyond-playg...
"Auckland’s spaces for play are spatially fragmented, limiting social encounters and the risk-taking skills vital for development." Some interesting recommendations in there from the authors.