An approach towards the planning of green child-friendly spaces in South Africa

Cilliers, EJ; Cornelius, S

An approach towards the planning of green child-friendly spaces in South Africa

Cilliers, EJ Cornelius, S

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Publisher:: OXFORD UNIV PRESS
Publication Type:: Journal Article
Citation:: Community Development Journal, 2018, 53, (2), pp. 263-280
Issue Date:: 2018-04-04

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dc.contributor.author	Cilliers, EJ
dc.contributor.author	Cornelius, S
dc.date.accessioned	2022-09-07T21:53:46Z
dc.date.available	2022-09-07T21:53:46Z
dc.date.issued	2018-04-04
dc.identifier.citation	Community Development Journal, 2018, 53, (2), pp. 263-280
dc.identifier.issn	0010-3802
dc.identifier.issn	1468-2656
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/161487
dc.description.abstract	The impact of green spaces in terms of sustainability and quality of life is well documented in recent literature. Such is the growing awareness of the importance and benefits of designing healthy, safe public spaces for children. Research proved that a child's interaction with the world is directly affected by their natural environment and as 29.2 percent of the South African population is younger than fifteen years, the importance to plan and provide sufficient green child-friendly spaces is essential. However, green child-friendly spaces are a scare commodity in the South African environment. This article aims to investigate the planning of green child-friendly spaces within a local context. It relies on international theory and best practices of child-friendly spaces, and translates such to the local context of South Africa. In this sense, a discussion of the specific needs of rural communities are included, as well as an evaluation of the different challenges and objectives applicable to urban and rural areas, specifically when planning child-friendly spaces within this context. The case study emphasized the need for the planning of green child-friendly spaces in rural areas. It was evident that community participation is crucial and that the inclusion of natural elements would be essential, not only to bridge budget limitations but also to enhance skilldevelopment and creative play, addressing (some) local challenges through integrative planning approaches. This article concluded with an approach for planning green child-friendly spaces in South Africa.
dc.language	English
dc.publisher	OXFORD UNIV PRESS
dc.relation.ispartof	Community Development Journal
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1093/cdj/bsw040
dc.rights	info:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess
dc.subject	1604 Human Geography, 1605 Policy and Administration, 1608 Sociology
dc.subject.classification	Urban & Regional Planning
dc.title	An approach towards the planning of green child-friendly spaces in South Africa
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	53
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pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building/School of Built Environment
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dc.date.updated	2022-09-07T21:53:45Z
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Abstract:

The impact of green spaces in terms of sustainability and quality of life is well documented in recent literature. Such is the growing awareness of the importance and benefits of designing healthy, safe public spaces for children. Research proved that a child's interaction with the world is directly affected by their natural environment and as 29.2 percent of the South African population is younger than fifteen years, the importance to plan and provide sufficient green child-friendly spaces is essential. However, green child-friendly spaces are a scare commodity in the South African environment. This article aims to investigate the planning of green child-friendly spaces within a local context. It relies on international theory and best practices of child-friendly spaces, and translates such to the local context of South Africa. In this sense, a discussion of the specific needs of rural communities are included, as well as an evaluation of the different challenges and objectives applicable to urban and rural areas, specifically when planning child-friendly spaces within this context. The case study emphasized the need for the planning of green child-friendly spaces in rural areas. It was evident that community participation is crucial and that the inclusion of natural elements would be essential, not only to bridge budget limitations but also to enhance skilldevelopment and creative play, addressing (some) local challenges through integrative planning approaches. This article concluded with an approach for planning green child-friendly spaces in South Africa.

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