Designing Urban Blocks for Children

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Have you ever considered how spaces are perceived, experienced, and enjoyed from a height of 95 cm? Considering urban design from the child's perspective is essential for fostering inclusive, healthy, and secure cities. Components tailored to these needs benefit children and enhance the experience for adults, the elderly, and people with disabilities. Blocks play a pivotal role in this discourse as key urban elements. These spaces provide several opportunities for utilization and adaptation within urban environments. They can be modified and designed in diverse ways, incorporating strategies to better cater to the specific needs of children.

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Investing in urban design strategies focused on the children's scale benefits the public and the entire community. Cities that prioritize the well-being of children tend to be more livable for all ages, promoting a sense of community, urban vitality, and quality of life. By considering the needs of children in urban planning, we can build more resilient and harmonious cities for the present and the future.

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Cite: Belitardo, Adele. "Designing Urban Blocks for Children" [Projetando quadras urbanas para crianças] 23 Nov 2023. ArchDaily. (Trans. Simões, Diogo) Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1009774/designing-urban-blocks-for-children> ISSN 0719-8884

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