Designing Streets for Kids

Designing Streets for Kids: A Guide to Creating Safe and Appealing Public Spaces for Children. Cities around the world are creating safer streets that benefit all residents, regardless of age or ability. However, many cities still have unsafe street conditions that put children's physical and mental health at risk. This is a pressing issue, with over 500 child fatalities in road crashes globally every day. By designing streets with children in mind, cities can improve road safety, health, and quality of life. The National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO)-Global Designing Cities Initiative has developed a comprehensive guide to help leaders, practitioners, and communities create safe and appealing public spaces for children. This graphics-rich book captures international best practices, strategies, programs, and policies that have been used successfully around the world. It also highlights the importance of engaging children in the design process, an approach that can make a significant difference in how streets are designed and used. By focusing on children's needs, this guide provides both inspiration and practical application for designing better streets and cities. With its unique focus on child-centered design, Designing Streets for Kids fills a significant void in physical urban design guidance, making it an essential resource for anyone involved in creating public spaces.