The article discusses the challenges parents face in urban environments regarding safe and accessible public spaces for their children. It emphasizes the lack of child-friendly features, such as ramps instead of steps, accessible toilets, and shaded areas in parks. As private spaces evolve, like Coal Drops Yard in King's Cross, these developments become more appealing for families. The author reflects on how their perspective on public spaces has changed since having a child, underscoring the need for inclusive and inviting environments for children and families.
Before your eyes, the urban environment becomes transformed and often inhospitable. Things such as locked playgrounds have the potential to ruin your morning.
In a heatwave, broken splash pads and locked paddling pools feel like acts of particular cruelty, highlighting the need for accessible public spaces for children.
Privatised public spaces that have become common across cities start to feel appealing, offering a vibrant atmosphere where families can enjoy themselves.
Coal Drops Yard in London feels safe, lively, and vibrant now, full of children enjoying the space, highlighting the importance of communal areas.
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