Promotion of children's right to participation and influence in the planning and design of public play environment

How can children be enabled to participate in community planning?

This research investigates how children – especially younger children and children with disabilities – can be given real influence in the design of public playgrounds. The goal is to develop policy recommendations and practical tools that help municipalities work with children's participation in a rights-based way. The research is an important contribution to operationalising children's right to play and participation in community planning.

Published article in the project: Jansens, R, Prellwitz., M, Olofsson, A, & Lynch, H. (2023) The Representation of Children’s Participation in Guidelines for Planning and Designing Public Playspaces: A Scoping Review with “Best Fit” Framework Synthesis. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 20 (10):5823.