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Picture This Podcast - Episode 1, Season 2
Place and Children
Host: Shannon Conway
Guests: Pauline Johnston & Tim Gill
Welcome to Season 2 of The Picture This Podcast.
In this episode we delve into the vital topic of child-friendly urban spaces with two advocates for children's rights and urban spaces: Tim Gill and Pauline Johnston. With a shared passion for transforming communities, they explore the intersection of urban planning, active travel, and children's needs, revealing how our cities can be reimagined for the better.
Join us as they explore:
- The importance of integrating children's voices in urban planning.
- Comparative insights from international case studies on child-friendly spaces.
- The role of risk in play and its significance in child development.
- Innovative community-driven initiatives like Pauline's "On the Way Play" project in Stockport.
- The pressing issue of car-centric planning and its effects on children's safety and well-being.
With a focus on practical solutions and the necessity for systemic change, Tim and Pauline challenge the status quo and advocate for a future where children can thrive in safe, engaging, and playful environments. Don't miss this opportunity to rethink how we design our cities for the next generation.
Links:
ISO 4980:2023 - Benefit-risk assessment for sports and recreational facilities, activities and equipment
https://www.iso.org/obp/ui/en/#iso:std:iso:4980:ed-1:v1:en
Link to Tim Gill's books and work: https://rethinkingchildhood.com/
Follow Pauline Johnston: https://www.instagram.com/civicandsocial/
Subscribe to stay inspired and informed.
Podcast editing and production by CitySeventeen.
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By Picture ThisPicture This Podcast - Episode 1, Season 2
Place and Children
Host: Shannon Conway
Guests: Pauline Johnston & Tim Gill
Welcome to Season 2 of The Picture This Podcast.
In this episode we delve into the vital topic of child-friendly urban spaces with two advocates for children's rights and urban spaces: Tim Gill and Pauline Johnston. With a shared passion for transforming communities, they explore the intersection of urban planning, active travel, and children's needs, revealing how our cities can be reimagined for the better.
Join us as they explore:
- The importance of integrating children's voices in urban planning.
- Comparative insights from international case studies on child-friendly spaces.
- The role of risk in play and its significance in child development.
- Innovative community-driven initiatives like Pauline's "On the Way Play" project in Stockport.
- The pressing issue of car-centric planning and its effects on children's safety and well-being.
With a focus on practical solutions and the necessity for systemic change, Tim and Pauline challenge the status quo and advocate for a future where children can thrive in safe, engaging, and playful environments. Don't miss this opportunity to rethink how we design our cities for the next generation.
Links:
ISO 4980:2023 - Benefit-risk assessment for sports and recreational facilities, activities and equipment
https://www.iso.org/obp/ui/en/#iso:std:iso:4980:ed-1:v1:en
Link to Tim Gill's books and work: https://rethinkingchildhood.com/
Follow Pauline Johnston: https://www.instagram.com/civicandsocial/
Subscribe to stay inspired and informed.
Podcast editing and production by CitySeventeen.