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Minecraft – a creative sandbox for engaging children and young people in urban design

Minecraft – a creative sandbox for engaging children and young people in urban design

by Anna Gaffney | 15 Nov, 2021 | Climate and environment, Urban planning

In June 2021, we had the absolute pleasure of working with Sustrans Scotland, St Paul’s Youth Forum, and St Philomena’s Primary School (in north-east Glasgow), on a pilot placemaking project to engage local children using game Minecraft. Working with a team of 10...
Our trustee Sean on working with children to cut air pollution and climate warming

Our trustee Sean on working with children to cut air pollution and climate warming

by Sean Peacock | 3 Jul, 2020 | Climate and environment

Air pollution has a particularly damaging effect on children. They’re still growing and breathe faster than adults do. They also live closer to the ground, where the most polluting gases from vehicles accumulate. Pollution from traffic has been linked to problems with...
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Young Scots’ experiences of COVID-19

Researching the Power of Play in Children’s Hospitals

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Child Friendly Planning in the UK: A review

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