Social Capital for a Child-Friendly City: Housing, Streets, and Parks

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Synopsis
Social Capital for a Child-Friendly City argues for the importance of relationship networks (social capital) in children’s growth and socialization, and explores how child-friendly social capital can be cultivated through urban planning and community development. As outdoor play decreases and children spend more time online, Kinoshita and Terada return to John Dewey’s proposal that social capital is essential for nurturing the next generation and establish a democratic and sustainable society. The book features examples from Sweden, Finland, Germany, Switzerland, the UK, and Japan, exploring methods for cultivating social capital and spaces for children to play and develop in cooperative housing, outdoor play spaces, streets, parks, and neighbourhoods. We express our gratitude to Dr. Marketta Kytta, Professor of Aalto University, who gave valuable suggestions about the key term ‘bullerby’ and ‘social capital’.This book will be of use to students and practitioners of urban planning and landscape architecture, as well as any community leaders or developers seeking to foster a nurturing environment where children can flourish.
Copyright:
2025

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:
9781040165041
Related ISBNs:
9781032597829, 9781032597812, 9781003456223, 9781040165010
Publisher:
Taylor & Francis
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
selection and editorial matter, Isami Kinoshita and Mitsunari Terada
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Nonfiction, Art and Architecture, Home and Garden, Politics and Government, Sociology
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Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:
Isami Kinoshita
Edited by:
Mitsunari Terada

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