Urban

Management case studies
Governing from a Child’s Perspective: Recife Works to Become Family Friendly, 2017–2019
This case study examines early childhood investments in light of access to services for families with young children.
Management case studies
Reconstructing a City in the Interests of its Children: Tirana, Albania, 2015-2019
This case study explains how the Mayor of Tirana won public trust and found the budget to prioritise early childhood development.
Toolkit
Playground Ideas for 0-3 Years
This toolkit shares practical ideas for designing playgrounds that work for children aged 0-3 and their caregivers.
Early Childhood Matters
Early Childhood Matters 2019
This edition covers a diversity of topics relevant for young children and their caregivers, from nutrition to street design to mobile technology.
Book
The City at Eye Level for Kids
This book offers comprehensive and inspiring stories on how to make urban development work for young children and their families.
Virtual Reality
Urban95 Virtual Reality
The virtual reality experience enables thought leaders and decision-makers to experience urban life from the perspective of a three-year-old.
Story
Helping families in Lima to reclaim public spaces
After a recent workshop, the Bernard van Leer Foundation’s Urban95 programme is making progress in sparking the transformation of public spaces across…
Story
Introducing and sustaining learning landscapes in urban environments
Early childhood is a critical stage for healthy brain development. While good public policy and public health have important roles to play…
Collection
Infant, Toddler, Caregiver-Friendly Neighbourhood (ITCN) Resources
This collection of five publications is a vital resource for smart cities in India to create infant, toddler and caregiver-friendly neighbourhoods.
Report
ITCN Best Practices
Discover 30 visual examples of successful projects contributing to infant, toddler and caregiver-friendly neighbourhoods.
Report
ITCN Evaluation and Monitoring Metrics
This publication is a guide to evaluation metrics, to assess progress toward infant, toddler and caregiver-friendly neighbourhoods.
Policy brief
ITCN Policy Workbook
This policy workbook establishes a connection between the design guidelines and policymaking to support city leaders in effective implementation.