This research report examines how caregivers meet the socio-spatial needs of their young children within their neighbourhood, across three daily living domains: public space, mobility in and around the neighbourhood, and quality of the built environment. The report includes two case studies, detailed analysis on the data collected (through observations, surveys, workshops and interviews), as well as recommendations and interventions identified by the caregivers.
Though in both the locations, various activities/initiatives are taking place to shed light on the needs of young children, the support for early urban childhoods through planning and design is far from optimal.
Based on a research initiative conducted in partnership with the University of Edinburgh and the Eindhoven University of Technology, this publication is part of a collection on supporting urban childhoods.
Book
Supporting Urban Childhoods: Istanbul Story Strings
Book
Supporting Urban Childhoods: A Girl’s Day Out in Pune
Policy brief
Supporting Urban Childhoods: Istanbul Policy Brief
This collection builds on research to enhance our spatial understanding of how caregivers of young children use public space.
