Creating Child-Friendly Cities: Engaging Families and Transforming Streets into Playful Environments

Abstract

This paper explores how residents and arts and cultural organizations can contribute to the creation of Child-Friendly Cities through creative activities and playful built environments. To suggest practical findings, I focus on projects that transform streets into places where children can play, interact, and socialize in the Twin Cities, Minnesota. Indeed, collaborative approaches involving residents, urban planners, and arts and cultural organizations can create sustainable and inclusive urban play environments that support the well-being, creativity, and development of children.