Community guide to retrofit
What communities can do to share best practice, develop area-based projects, and use more sustainable energy
Community Participation and Social Justice
Further policy and resources on child-friendly places
The UK nations vary in their approach to children and young people in planning. This page gives a headline overview of
Lessons from a legacy of child-friendly housing: The Whittington Estate, Camden
Image credit: A Place in Childhood A car-free 1970s housing estate that incorporates ample space for play and
Informal design and an enduring play culture: Plas Madoc, Wrexham
Image credit: Glamis Adventure Playground, Rethinking Childhood A late 1960’s housing estate adjacent to an
Play as a focus for regeneration: Pound’s Park, Sheffield – a city centre landscape designed for play
Image credit: Paul Upward A city centre landscape designed for play and social interaction, built as an inclusive space
Building a family-friendly legacy: Chobham Manor, London
Image credit: Make Architects A London Olympic Legacy housing development, designed with the needs of young and
A whole authority approach: how Aberdeen City Council is embedding child-friendly planning
Image credit: Aberdeen Young Ambassadors. Aberdeen City Council Creative Learning Exploring Aberdeen City Council’s
The Journal of the Town & Country Planning Association: September – October 2025
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Activating Space for Play: BoxUp Sports Equipment Lockers
Play and sports equipment lockers are a simple and effective solution to get people moving Public parks and open spaces
21st Century New Towns
This publication is designed to be a prompt for communities to help start a national conversation about what people
Empowering young people for a greener future – youth engagement transforming Grosvenor Square
Teenagers and young people have lots of knowledge about their neighbourhoods and spaces, but too often no-one asks them
Bradford on Avon Town Council
Creating a thriving, sustainable town and flourishing community About Bradford on Avon Town Council Bradford on
