Gadient:Spielraum

Space for Children. Children need places in urban areas where free play, exploration, and interactions with other children are possible. Many children today suffer from obesity, developmental disorders, and social disadvantages. The causes include lack of movement, insufficient safety, and inadequate stimulation. This book provides professionals and interested laypeople with a practical tool to make quick and direct decisions regarding children's needs. The topics covered include urban and traffic planning, architecture and landscape architecture, materialization and plant usage, participation, and prevention. 178 illustrations clarify the topics and place children and their experiences at the center. A clear and user-friendly practical guide. It conveys the latest know-how in landscape architecture and open space planning. It sets standards for the design of open spaces for children. Illustrated by Jan Robert Dünnweller.