Recognizing the critical importance of play environments in family life and community development, this panel brings together design experts, play advocates, and equity champions to delve into the multi-faceted aspects of creating inclusive, sustainable, and thriving urban spaces.
This panel dialogue will discuss insights into the roles of design, community engagement, and innovative strategies in creating equitable access to outdoor play and learning opportunities that foster healthier, happier, and more connected communities.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Recognize the importance of play environments in family life and community development.
- Identify key design principles that contribute to high-quality inclusive play opportunities for ALL in urban public parks.
- Discuss innovative strategies and community engagement approaches that promote equitable access to parks and play environments.
- Understand the six conditions of systems change and how they can be applied to create more equitable access to outdoor play and learning opportunities.
- Discuss the inequities in their own city and potential strategies they can use to address them.
