Along with partners in the built environment sector, we are working to reclaim space for children and young people
Where a child lives – the built and natural environment around them – is critical to their health and wellbeing. Their environments can have a profound impact upon their educational performance, social and emotional development, work outcomes, income and lifelong physical and mental health.
Yet, in English planning policy, and too often in practice, children and young people are not mentioned and not considered. The government is failing to take a lead, despite the wealth of evidence to suggest that the built environment is a key determinant of health.
The TCPA is working with partners in the built environment sector to explore an inclusive approach to place-making that re-centres, engages, supports and promotes the rights of the child.
Report
Raising the healthiest generation in history
This report builds on the insights from over 130 individuals and organisations who submitted evidence as part of a government inquiry on children and young people and the built environment. The report has been written by the TCPA in collaboration with the group who called for the inquiry: Playing Out, Fields in Trust, childhood expert Tim Gill and architect Dinah Bornat.
Blog
Creating places and spaces where children and young people thrive
This blog highlights the importance of reclaiming space for children and young people.
Resources
Child-friendly planning and design: insights from European cities
This webinar recording explores case studies from four European cities embracing child-friendly planning and urban design. This webinar included case studies from Spain, Slovakia, Albania and Germany that offer insight and practical lessons that can be applied in the UK.
Raising the healthiest generation in history: why it matters where children and young people live
This report summaries the rich evidence base that the LUHC inquiry gathered and draws out recommendations on how to improve children and young people's health and wellbeing in England through the built environment.
Engaging with children and young people: local just transition plans in Scotland
Creating local and place plans with children and young people.
Features: A place for all ages.
Principles for success: Partnership and advocacy / Empowering communities
Developing Well conference: session four
Session 4: How can the private sector collaborate and bring forward the voices of children and young people in development and shaping environments?
Developing Well conference: session three
Session 3: What can Local Authorities do, across their roles and powers, to create environments where children and young people ‘develop well’?
Developing Well conference: session two
Session 2: Why is creating places and spaces where children and young people can ‘develop well’ so important?
Developing Well conference: session one
Session 1: ‘Developing well’ – creating places and spaces where children and young people thrive
Homes and neighbourhoods for children and young people
Where children and young people grow up shapes their ability to live healthy lives. Ideas like the 20-minute neighbourhood, and engagement tools like Voice Opportunity Power can help us to design and deliver places where children and young people can flourish whilst also benefitting other age groups and demographics.
