"We believe public space that encourages children to play is a vital contributor to creative, capable children and safer, healthier communities," stated executive directors Beth Miller of the Community Design Collaborative and Sharon Easterling of DVAEYC in an opinion piece in today's Philadelphia Inquirer.
"We believe public space that encourages children to play is a vital contributor to creative, capable children and safer, healthier communities."
"It's crucial that Philadelphians take an active role in improving early learning, education quality, and health outcomes for their children," Beth Miller and Sharon Easterling concluded, "And giving all communities--regardless of zip code--access to outdoor play space is a vital piece of that effort."
Read their full commentary on why it's imperative to rethink play space. Then look to the design competition entries and winners for some good ways to start.
