Streets as Playful Places

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What is the value of play opportunities for kids in urban environments? How can we build them in Calgary? Dive into Streets as Playful Places to find out!

Creators: Lucia Blanco and Celia Lee

Figure 5. A playscape at Mariendalshallen ©MASU Planning

Figure 6. A playscape at Mariendalshallen ©MASU Planning

Detail Plan of Temporary Playful Streetscape, Lucia Blanco

Detail Plan of Permanent Playful Streetscape, Lucia Blanco

Equity is central to the theory and practice of Play Streets: priority is given to under-served neighbourhoods. Temporary and permanent solutions are explored, showing action can be taken in the short- and long-term on a spectrum of budgets.

This publication includes a design proposal to transform a residential street into a playful streetscape in the most populated block of the Manchester neighbourhood.

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