Brookings Institute & Playful Learning Landscapes: Metric framework
Check the Metric Framework developed by Playful Learning Landscapes and Brookings Institute for measuring the outcomes of playful learning in public and shared spaces.
BvL & Global Designing Cities Initiative: The Reverse Periscope Companion Guide
The Reverse Periscope Companion Guide is a do-it-yourself instruction that will help you experience the sightlines, hazards, uncertainties, and unique and surprising aspects of the world from a 95cm height – the average height of a healthy 3-year-old.
ITDP: Pedestrians First
Pedestrians First is a tool that offers practical indicators for measuring walkability for babies, toddlers, their caregivers and everyone in cities.
Urban95 and Gehl: Toolkit – For measuring urban experiences of young children
Urban95 and Gehl’s Toolkit – For measuring urban experiences of young children offers practical tools for site observation, primary data collection and analysis.
Proximity of Care Approach in Vulnerable Urban Contexts
Published in 2021, this report was part of the first version of the Proximity of Care approach which focussed specifically on the challenges and opportunities confronting early childhood development in vulnerable urban contexts. Derived from specialised research by Arup and the Bernard van Leer Foundation (BvLF), this report was developed to better understand the needs […]
Proximity of Care Site Assessment Report: Cuenca, Ecuador
As part of the Proximity of Care Design Guide 2022 training programme run by Arup in partnership with the Bernard Ban Leer Foundation and 100 Vision, Huasipichanga conducted a site assessment report within the city of Cuenca, Ecuador, using the Proximity of Care approach. https://www.huasipichanga.com/
Proximity of Care Site Assessment Report: Niterói, Brazil
As part of the Proximity of Care Design Guide 2022 training programme run by Arup in partnership with the Bernard Ban Leer Foundation and 100 Vision, Estudio +1 conducted an assessment report of the neighbourhood of Jurujuba in Niterói, Brazil, using the Proximity of Care approach. https://estudiomaisum.com/
Proximity of Care Site Assessment Report: Validivia, Chile
As part of the Proximity of Care Design Guide 2022 training programme run by Arup in partnership with the Bernard Ban Leer Foundation and 100 Vision, Ciudad Emergente conducted a site assessment report within the town of Validivia, Chile, using the Proximity of Care approach. https://ciudademergente.org/
Proximity of Care Site Assessment Report: São Paulo, Brazil
As part of the Proximity of Care Design Guide 2022 training programme run by Arup in partnership with the Bernard Ban Leer Foundation and 100 Vision, Cidade Ativa conducted a site assessment report within the neigbourhood of Jardim Nakamura in São Paulo, Brazil, using the Proximity of Care approach. www.cidadeativa.org
Proximity of Care Site Assessment Report: Vig, Denmark
As part of the Proximity of Care Design Guide 2022 training programme run by Arup in partnership with the Bernard Ban Leer Foundation and 100 Vision, arki_lab – Designing Cities With People conducted a site assessment report of the town of Vig, Denmark, using the Proximity of Care approach. www.arkilab.dk
Proximity of Care Site Assessment Report: El Mina, Lebanon by Catalytic Action
Arup and the Bernard van Leer Foundation partnered with Catalytic Action in Tripoli, Lebanon, to pilot the Proximity of Care Approach in informal and refugee settlements. Read about their experiences applying the Guide and lessons learned throughout the process.
Proximity of Care Site Assessment Report: Kibera, Kenya by KDI
Arup and the Bernard van Leer Foundation partnered with Kounkuey Design Initiative (KDI) in Kibera, Kenya, to pilot the Proximity of Care Approach in informal and refugee settlements. Read about their experiences applying the Guide and lessons learned throughout the process.
Proximity of Care Site Assessment Report: Monwabisi, South Africa by VPUU
Arup and the Bernard van Leer Foundation partnered with Violence Prevention through Urban Upgrading (VPUU) in Cape Town, South Africa, to pilot the Proximity of Care Approach in informal and refugee settlements. Read about their experiences applying the Guide and lessons learned throughout the process.
Proximity of Care Site Assessment Report: Azraq, Jordan by Civic
Arup and the Bernard van Leer Foundation partnered with Civic in Azraq, Jordan, to pilot the Proximity of Care Approach in informal and refugee settlements. Read about their experiences applying the Guide and lessons learned throughout the process.