On a blistery, cold but sunny morning in Brooklyn, Future Planners organized a Walk & Talk Tour™ for a group of children (and their parents). These energized kids took to the streets to voice their thoughts on the cityscape that surrounds them daily. From two to seven years old, they shared their thoughts on what they like and dislike along Atlantic Avenue, a street that three centuries ago started as a dirt road which lead to the Patchen Farm located, along the East River. Fast toward to today and Atlantic Ave is one of the most
5 Tips to Help Your Child “See” Their City
Dec 17, 2018 In: #CitiesByKids4All
Increase you child's awareness of the city that surrounds them with these 5 tips from www.futureplanners.city
Helping children reimagine their city
Sep 29, 2018 In: #CitiesByKids4All
Any city that balances considerations for all its city-zens, including children, is a better, healthier and safer place.
How would our neighborhoods change if a majority of the streetscape were not used primarily as storage for cars?
Are mixed-use urban areas a feasible solution to shift cities towards “smart growth”?
Future Planners in press from the Netherlands & Spain
Jun 26, 2018 In: #CitiesByKids4All
“Children see and experience our cities at shorter heights, with fresher eyes and absorbent minds.” Aminah Ricks
Founder, Future Planners