2018

News
Quartz publishes a series of articles on early childhood
“Economists have joined the neuroscientists, arguing—with data—that investing in early childhood is the most cost-effective way to affect long-term outcomes like education…
Case
Mobility for Young Children – Urban95 at MOBILIZE Dar-es-Salaam
“We have to plan our cities for all, including the disabled, the old, children, but also babies and those who care for…
Announcement
Towards nurturing care so all children thrive: Introducing Early Childhood Matters 2018
With the publication of Early Childhood Matters this week, we celebrate the importance of nurturing care and call upon world leaders everywhere…
Early Childhood Matters
Early Childhood Matters 2018
This edition features high-level contributions on innovations, the path to scale, and emerging initiatives in early childhood development.
Announcement
Moving Minds Alliance launches today
The Bernard van Leer Foundation is proud to be a founding member of the the Moving Minds Alliance, which launches today. Moving Minds…
Story
Urban95 in Tel Aviv: a perspective from Latin America
Urban95 fits well in Tel Aviv. As stated in his welcoming speech by Mr. Menachem Lieba, Director General of the municipal government,…
Story
Urban95 in Tel Aviv: a desire for continual improvement
On a recent study tour to Tel Aviv, we struck up a conversation with a father who was with his three-year-old daughter.…
Management case studies
Mothers of Rotterdam: Scaling a Social Services Programme in the Netherlands
This case study looks at how a social service programme approached the challenges that come with growth and expansion.
Story
Children play in Rabin Square as Urban95 gathers pace in Tel Aviv-Yafo
The day after it played host to a concert celebrating Israel’s victory at the Eurovision Song Contest, at which Netta Barzilai performed…
Story
A call for new thinking on play safety around the world
Playgrounds have for decades been shaped by a zero risk mindset, with, any injury seen as a sign of failure. But things…
Toolkit
Mix and Match: Tools to Design Urban Play
This toolkit offers possible design interventions, inspiration, and evaluation guidance to assess child-friendliness in urban spaces.
Research report
Child-Friendly Urban Design: Observations on Public Space
This report focuses on the influence urban design has on the ways families with young children can access and use public space.