building-better-cities-with-young-children-and-families-how-to-engage-our-youngest-citizens-and-families-in-city-building-a-global-scan-of-best-practices

"This work began with extensive background research and in-depth interviews with leading practitioners in the field to discover existing resources and knowledge. We collected 21 case studies from 16 different countries and uncovered stories and ideas that demonstrate effective methods for engaging young children and caregivers in diverse aspects of city building.
We set out looking for cities and communities that are leading the charge when it comes to engaging young children and caregivers. We were unable to find any model cities where civic engagement is embedded across all departments and aspects of city life. The good news is that we found incredible stories of innovative programs or individual community leaders who are pushing for more inclusive approaches for city building.
This report is a starting point. The case studies and principles are meant to spark deeper thinking and meaningful dialogue about the importance of engaging these demographics. While the examples are inspiring, this report
is also a reminder that the status quo is not enough. City governments need to do more to integrate the needs of this often invisible but important group into decision-making processes. This resource is useful for city planners and urban leaders. "
 

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Initiative, Toolkit | 2017

Language(s): EN | Geographic Scope: City | Author/Publisher: Bernard van Leer Foundation, 880 cities, and Urban 95