The Routledge Handbook of Designing Public Spaces for Young People: Processes, Practices and Policies for Youth Inclusion

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The Routledge Handbook of Designing Public Spaces for Young People is a thorough and practical resource for all who wish to influence policy and design decisions in order to increase young people’s access to and use of public spaces, as well as their role in design and decision-making processes. The ability of youth to freely enjoy public spaces, and to develop a sense of belonging and attachment to these environments, is critical for their physical, social, cognitive, and emotional development. Young people represent a vital citizen group with legitimate rights to occupy and shape their public environments, yet they are often driven out of public places by adult users, restrictive bylaws, or hostile designs. It is also important that children and youth have the opportunity to genuinely participate in the planning of public spaces, and to have their needs considered in the design of the public realm. This book provides both evidence and tools to help effectively advocate for more youth-inclusive public environments, as well as integrate youth directly into both research and design processes related to the public realm. It is essential reading for researchers, design and planning professionals, community leaders, and youth advocates. Cover Half Title Title Page Copyright Page Dedication Table of Contents List of Illustrations Notes on Contributors Acknowledgments Glossary Chapter–Subject Matrix Introduction Part I: Introduction: Why We Need to Include Youth in the Creation and Use of Outdoor Public Environments Chapter 1: A Fundamental Need: Linking Youth Development to the Public Realm A Fundamental Need: Linking Youth Development to the Public Realm Adolescence in Context Understanding Adolescents’ Developmental Tasks Supporting Youth Development in the Public Realm Conclusion Notes References Chapter 2: Freedom to Flourish: Why Independent Mobility and Access to the Public Realm is Important for Youth Development Introduction and Problem Statement Barriers to Independent Mobility The Relationship between Independent Mobility and Youth Development Erikson’s Theory of Psychosocial Development Importance of Healthy Social Development During Adolescence How Youth Benefit from Independent Mobility Benefits to Society Conclusion References Chapter 3: Risky Play: Why Children Love and Need It The Biological Drive to Play in Risky Ways Increased Societal Restrictions on Children’s Risky Play Risky Play and Physical Health Risky Play and Mental Health How to Enable Risky Play in Our Time References Chapter 4: Why Is It Important to Provide Child- and Youth-Friendly Streets? Introduction Children and Streets: Relational Perspectives The Strategic Importance of Streets Beyond Traffic Calming Conclusion Notes References Chapter 5: Experiential Accessibility: A Therapeutic Approach to the Design of the Public Realm Introduction Accessibility in the United States The Experience of Youth Living with a Disability A Therapeutic Approach to Design Summary References Chapter 6: Engaging Racially and Ethnically Marginalized Youth as Stakeholders of Outdoor Public Environments Benefits of Inclusive Design Processes for Marginalized Youth Benefits of Inclusive Design to Society Inclusive Design Processes: Example of Y-Plan Learn, Act Now (Y-PLAN) How to Incorporate Youth Voices into an Inclusive Design Process Conclusion References Chapter 7: Youth-Built Projects: Involving Youth in the Construction of Public Places Community-Built and Youth-Built Practices in the United States The Value of Youth-Built Projects Benefits to Individuals Public Benefits The Importance of Engagement, Art, and a Public Place Conclusions Acknowledgments References Part II: Introduction: How Can We Create Inclusive, Youth-Friendly Outdoor Public Environments? Chapter 8: Welcoming Young People in Urban Placemaking: Learning from Challenges Introduction Growing Up in Cities Denver’s Child and Youth Friendly City Initiative Conclusion Note References For links to relevant websites, see Chapter 9: Turning Young People's Ideas into Action: Learning from Long-term Partnerships for Child and Youth Participation Introduction Growing Up Boulder: An Overview Milestones in the Development of Growing Up Boulder (2009–present) Creating a Culture that Values Young People’s Ideas Successes Setbacks Lessons Learned Conclusion References For links to relevant websites and open access articles, see Chapter 10: The Power of Process: Shaping our Public Domains with Young People Introduction Background ‘Genuine’ Participation Technology and Participation Keeping Perspective on Participation Best Practice Examples of Participatory Projects from Australia Conclusion References Chapter 11: 'Green Direction': Illustrating a Framework for Integrating Youth into the Design and Building of Public Spaces Introduction A Participatory Framework for Integrating Youth into the Design and Building of Public Spaces Phase 1: Project Orientation What Are We Trying To Do and Who is Going To Do It? Phase 2: Research What Do We Need To Know? Phase 3: Designing and Modeling Solutions What Could the Space Look Like? Phase 4: Decision Making and Design Integration What are our Priorities for the Space? Phase 5: Community Build and Management How Do We Build a Legacy of Care? Conclusion References Chapter 12: Philadelphia Youth Call for Equitable Development Introduction Community Context Youth-Led Processes and Participatory Action Research Engaging Decision Makers and Pursuing Change Discussion Conclusion Notes References Chapter 13: Through Engagement to Design: Working with Children, Young People, and Communities to Improve Green Spaces in Social Housing Areas Origins and Evolution of the Living with Nature Initiative Aims of Living with Nature Context of the Living with Nature Green and Play Spaces Working with Children and Communities Conversations and Informal Observations Informing Redesign of Sites Practical Issues and Challenges The Legacy of Living with Nature Challenges for the Ongoing Legacy Conclusions References Chapter 14: Fluid Inquiry: Investigating a Re-imagination of Youth-Friendly Public Places in the Era of Rapidly Changing Technology Introduction Youth Activities and the Current Need for Fluid Inquiry Using a Fluid Inquiry Method: The Case of Three Public Spaces in California Reflexive Engagement as a Starting Point Navigating the Context: Real and Virtual Worlds Findings Conclusion References Chapter 15: How to Use Big Data for Youth Inclusion: Lessons and Insights from Video-based Social Media Research on Adolescent Free Play in Cities Introduction Ethics and Privacy Observe Interpret Analyze Recommended Actions/Practices Future Directions Limitations Conclusion References Chapter 16: 'Insideness' as the Lens for Understanding Pre-teens' Relationship with Place The Problem of Children’s Experience of ‘Placelessness’ in the Public Realm ‘Insideness’ as the Conceptual Framework An Approach to Working with Young People that Engages their Voice and Sparks their Critical Reflection Research Method: Understanding the ‘Insideness’ of Boys at CBHS Lewisham Correlating Characteristics of ‘Insideness’ and Research Method Analyzing What Was Learned School Grounds ‘Insideness’ Other Places ‘Insideness’ School Grounds’ ‘Insideness’ Versus ‘Other’ Places’ ‘Insideness’ Discussion Future Directions Conclusion Acknowledgments References Chapter 17: How to Integrate Photovoice and Multiple Participatory Methods: Lessons Learned from Collaborating with Tribal Youth in India to Explore their Surrounding Environment Overview Youth Participation and Visual Methods Photovoice Principles Photovoice Procedures Project Duration Children and Young People in India Photovoice Projects with Suchana Research Setting Step by Step Process of Photovoice with Tribal Youth at Suchana Findings Recommendations References Chapter 18: The Mission: Engaging Aboriginal Australian Children in the Redesign of Community Public Spaces Introduction Cherbourg: ‘The Mission’ Co-design with Children Futures Co-design Workshop Design Proposals Critical Reflections Guiding Principles Conclusion References Chapter 19: Behavior Mapping to Support the Development of Youth-Friendly Public Outdoor Places Introduction Key Steps to Preparing for Behavior Mapping Behavior Mapping Case Study: Public Play Space in Waterloo, Canada Conclusion References Part III: Introduction: Youth Inclusion in Practice Chapter 20: 'Shaking the Movers': A Rights-Respecting Model for Youth Participation in the Planning of Public Environments Context Key/Target Participants Funding Model/Process Shaking the Movers and the Right to Play Key Learnings Notes References Chapter 21: The Great Outdoors Colorado Inspire Initiative—Garfield County, CO Context Key Participants Funding Methodology/Process Youth Outcomes Note Reference Chapter 22: Friendly for Play? Engaging Young People in Examining their Neighborhood Play Environments Context Participants Funding Methodology/Process Outcomes Note References Chapter 23: The Rocky Hill Trail: A Path of Transformation Context Key Participants Funding Methodology/Process Outcomes Notes References Chapter 24: In From the Margins: Engaging Latinx Youth in Chicago's Little Village Context Key Participants Funding Process Outcomes Notes References Chapter 25: From Noisy Coexistence to Inclusion-through- Resistance: (Re)placing Youth at London's 'Southbank' Skate Spot Context Key Participants Funding Methodology/Process Outcomes Note References Chapter 26: Parisite, New Orleans: Some Place to Play Context Key Participants Funding Methodology/Process Outcomes References Chapter 27: Living with Nature, Sheffield, England Context Key Participants Funding Methodology/Process Outcomes Conclusion References Chapter 28: Play Streets to Play Quarters Context Key Participants Funding Methodology/Process Outcomes Chapter 29: Youth Planning + Designing for Play: 'The Hangout' Context Key Participants Funding Methodology/Process Outcomes References Chapter 30: The Manzanita Gathering Place: Engaging Marginalized Youth in Creative Placemaking Introduction Context Key participants Funding Methodology/Process Outcomes Notes Chapter 31: Mindful Mapping: An Integrated Approach to Helping Youth Navigate Neighborhood Change Overview Key Participants and Neighborhood Context Model Concept and Purpose Project Implementation Outcomes Reference Index