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Pusan National University researchers explore the role of children in community participatory planning process - EurekAlert


Child-friendly cities prioritize safe environments, healthcare, education, green spaces, and children's participation in decision-making processes. However, children are consulted only for ideas and often excluded from public spaces. A recent study by researchers from Korea tackled pedestrian safety around school zones using child-inclusive participatory planning. Their approach included field work, community mapping, and collaborative solution development. Children effectively identified safety risks, shaping a robust safety plan with potential to significantly enhance community safety.

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