Panel discussion: designing for childhood in the city

Having listened to what Edinburgh’s children have told us about their city, Tuesday asks us to think, to consider what their experiences and ideas mean for the way we design, plan and shape Edinburgh.

Bringing children’s voices together with research, evidence and professional expertise, Tim Gill, Dinah Bornat, Sue Palmer and Shirley Young bring perspectives spanning childhood and development, architecture and housing, planning and public space, independence, disability and inclusion.

Together, we’ll think about what children need to grow, play, explore and participate in their city; what kinds of places support those needs; and how our streets, homes, neighbourhoods and public spaces could better enable independence, inclusion and belonging.

What do children need? What places support it? What kind of city enables it? And how do we make sure every child is included?

A chance to think differently about Edinburgh, about what we already know, what children can teach us, and what those responsible for shaping our city could be doing differently.

Panel Discussion | Free Tickets

This event is part of a wider upcoming event/exhibition series that Simpson Studio is hosting in A&DS:SpACE at the Edinburgh Futures Institute.

A&DS:SpACE is a collaborative venue created by Architecture and Design Scotland and Space for Architecture, Carbon & Environment. Through exhibitions, events and public programming, it provides a platform for conversations about architecture, design, sustainability, placemaking and the future of Scotland's built environment.