Sheridan Bartlett, October 15, 2021, 16 min
In todayās urbanising world, we are rapidly losing the green spaces that are so vital to our health and well-being. Here, I share some especially compelling research on the benefits of these spaces and the costs of doing without them, particularly for children. These findings date back to the mid-1990s. Yet they continue to provide Read more ā
Olivia Nielsen, October 1, 2021, 8 min
Poor-quality housing can be a matter of life and death, especially for children. Governments often focus on building new homes rather than improving the quality of existing ones. Yet the COVID-19 pandemic and āshelter-in-placeā orders have highlighted the importance of doing so. Here, Olivia Nielsen explores the dangers of sub-standard homes for young children and Read more ā
Anupama Nallari, September 17, 2021, 13 min
Despite being the āgreenestā, children in slums and informal settlements have little access to the safe green spaces which are vital to their well-being, health and development. In this blog I ask, how can cities better connect these communities to national and city-level urban green investments and support grassroots greening initiatives? Why are children in Read more ā
Anupama Nallari, August 6, 2021, 13 min
We often look at whatās wrong in slums and informal settlements. Here, I draw attention instead to one of their assets: the common space outside peopleās homes. I explore its importance for childrenās play and development, while unpacking the fluidity and changing nature of these spaces. And as increasing competition for their use leaves less Read more ā
Anupama Nallari, July 14, 2021, 11 min
Can competition between cities enable them to perform better? And if yes, for whom and in what ways? Several national and international city awards have mushroomed over the years. These recognise and reward good governance practices in cities around sustainability, mobility and transport, urban design and liveability. Few awards, however, have a specific focus on Read more ā
