Kids

Kids Tackling Planning Issues

The Municipal Art Society of New York talks with four young people who are actively involved in addressing the planning challenges facing their communities.

3 October 2009 - 9:00am

Municipal Art Society

Let's Teach Children Planning

Planners often encounter ineffective public participation because of the fact that citizens often are not taught planning skills in school, says Michael A. Rodriguez.

24 September 2009 - 5:00am

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Le Corbusier for Kids

A new picture book introduces the architecture and urban ideas of Le Corbusier to children.

16 September 2009 - 5:00am

Arcspace

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The Importance of the Informal Playground

Unstructured play is a mainstay of childhood. But dense urban areas offer fewer opportunities for free-form playtime, writes Alex Marshall. Kids have to take what they can get, and often it's not much more than an empty parking lot.

27 August 2009 - 6:00am

Regional Plan Association

Kickflips in Kabul

A nonprofit program started in 2007 is teaching kids in Kabul, Afghanistan how to skateboard. This slideshow from the Los Angeles Times takes a look.

20 August 2009 - 7:00am

Los Angeles Times

"Kid Friendly" Zoning Code

Ashtabula, Ohio, are updating their zoning codes to be more "kid friendly", as more and more residents are submitting applications to convert homes into day care facilities.

12 June 2009 - 9:00am

Star Beacon

Tim Halbur

Making Urban Planning Fun, For Kids (and Everyone)

Mon, 12/15/2008 - 16:40

When Chris Steins approached me with his idea to write a kids book about urban planning, I was a little skeptical. We had gotten a hold of a book from 1952 called Neighbor flap foot. The City Planning Frog, by Bill Ewald, Jr. and Merle Henrickson, and to be generous, it wasn’t fit for a modern audience. Here’s a sample:

“Did you know that there is a special rule from City Hall to make sure each house has plenty of light and air, Mickey?” the wise frog asked.
“No, I haven’t heard about that.”
“Well, there is. Blue Nose told me about it,” answered Flap Foot, hopping about to limber up his stiffened legs. “It’s is called zoning. It is a good rule, like brushing your teeth, only this rule is for people who build buildings.”

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