Socially Sustainable Neighbourhood Design for Children and Youth

<p><em>Socially Sustainable Neighbourhood Design for Children and Youth</em> explores social sustainability in neighbourhood design with a particular focus on providing practical design recommendations to improve the lives of children and youth. This book provides insights from research as well as practical actionable design principles and strategies to create inclusive child-and youth-friendly environments that foster social connections and community engagement.</p><p>The book strongly emphasises how vibrant engaged communities are linked to equity and long-term social and environmental sustainability. It explores how children and youth perceive social sustainability and the behaviour settings that support it. It outlines design principles and recommendations useful for creating spaces that prioritise their wellbeing and development both as individuals and as community members. By addressing the unique needs and perspectives of young people the book empowers urban professionals to develop neighbourhoods that are socially sustainable inclusive and resilient. It also touches on important topics like decolonisation post-colonialism in design co-design principles and democratic design approaches and evaluates how current urban planning practices impact the design of spaces for young people.</p><p>This book is an essential resource for urban planners designers architects and landscape professionals who are committed to designing neighbourhoods that foster social connection inclusivity and sustainable community life – especially through meaningful children and youth engagement.</p>