The Routledge Handbook of Designing Public Spaces for Young People: Processes, Practices and Policies for Youth Inclusion

Synopsis

The Routledge Handbook of Designing Public Spaces for Young People is a thorough and practical resource for all who wish to influence policy and design decisions in order to increase young people’s access to and use of public spaces, as well as their role in design and decision-making processes. The ability of youth to freely enjoy public spaces, and to develop a sense of belonging and attachment to these environments, is critical for their physical, social, cognitive, and emotional development. Young people represent a vital citizen group with legitimate rights to occupy and shape their public environments, yet they are often driven out of public places by adult users, restrictive bylaws, or hostile designs. It is also important that children and youth have the opportunity to genuinely participate in the planning of public spaces, and to have their needs considered in the design of the public realm. This book provides both evidence and tools to help effectively advocate for more youth-inclusive public environments, as well as integrate youth directly into both research and design processes related to the public realm. It is essential reading for researchers, design and planning professionals, community leaders, and youth advocates.

Copyright:

2020

Book Details

Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

Book Size:

416 Pages

ISBN-13:

9780429012815

Related ISBNs:

9780429505614, 9781138584921, 9781138584921

Publisher:

Taylor and Francis

Date of Addition:

07/26/20

Copyrighted By:

Taylor and Francis

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

Nonfiction, Art and Architecture, Home and Garden, Politics and Government

Submitted By:

Bookshare Staff

Usage Restrictions:

This is a copyrighted book.

Edited by:

Janet Loebach

Edited by:

Sarah Little

Edited by:

Adina Cox

Edited by:

Patsy Eubanks Owens