This #InternationalDayofEducation, take a moment to consider how your design project can create opportunities for learning. Huasipichanga's answer to this? Bringing schools into public spaces in Ecuador, integrating play and nature. #ProximityOfCare

Looking for inspiration on how design interventions can integrate play, nature & climate resilience? Arup's Nature-based play publication is full of fantastic case studies and research that shows the impact that play in & with nature can have >arup.com/perspectives/p…

✔️ Prototypes tested & well received by the local community Our partner Espacio Lúdico are one step closer to creating an inclusive city of the senses. Working together with children & caregivers their design will shape public spaces in Uruguay to better support deaf children.

Physical environment makes a huge difference to early childhood development. It can impact learning, memory formation and cognitive functioning. Learn more about the #ProximityOfCare approach to designing cities & neighbourhoods for young children here > bit.ly/3UPiliU

Children deserve a say on the neighbourhood they grow up in. They need spaces built with them in mind and designs that support their development. Hear from Childhood Consultant, Tim Gill, on why it's important for #urbandesign to understand the needs of children.

Your experience of the world around you is different as a young child. Meet Mokshada, aged 13 months, walking through her neighbourhood, as part of Urban95's series showing the needs & challenges children face as they move through their environment > youtu.be/gNa824hTxxI

You're invited to the launch the new #ProximityOfCare Design Guide. Join us, March 23 at Arup in London, for an interactive session on how #urbandesign can improve the way our cities support the needs of young children, caregivers, and pregnant women > info.arup.com/Proximity_of_C…

Interested in learning how #urbandesign can better support children, caregivers & pregnant women? Join us at Arup London, March 23, for an interactive, in-person launch of the new #ProximityOfCare guide helping you design child & family-friendly cities > lnkd.in/eXSCFh-C

Squeezing up the narrow pavement after space is given to cars and bins looks pretty difficult when you crouch to #95cmhigh. Arup and @BvLFoundation's Proximity of Care Design Guide guide shows #rethinkingourcities can make them work better for children and caregivers proximityofcare.com

Being flexible to changes in approach as an urban designer can be the difference between providing a temporary solution and a solution with sustainable impact. For insight on how to put this into practice, take a look at the #ProximityOfCare guide > bit.ly/3Xh8Ydy

How can child & family-friendly design principles create meaningful change in a project? Our partner Estudio +1 is helping to normalise and promote breastfeeding in Brazil by designing a public space where caregivers feel free to breastfeed. Learn more >bit.ly/41VjSYI

The way we design our cities can make them nurturing and playful spaces that benefit the whole community. Discover how our partner @ciudademergente is turning traffic-heavy streets into safe & stimulating spaces for children >bit.ly/3LrJNjX #ProximityOfCare #UrbanDesign