Given the significant benefits of play on children’s health, wellbeing and happiness, the design of a new residential community should begin with the question:  How can we provide the youngest residents with opportunities to freely play outdoors, walk independently, and feel a sense of belonging and ownership within their communities?
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This publication, funded by the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust, explores various design interventions and policies from around the world, which aim to improve liveability for children and their families living in urban environments.