Citation

Derr V, Kovács IG. J. Urban. 2017; 10(1): 29-48.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2017, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/17549175.2015.1111925

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Young people have much to offer urban planning, yet are not often included in such processes. A unique partnership in Boulder, Colorado, provides a venue for young people's participation in city planning. Boulder is in many ways a learning laboratory with progressive ideals and sustainability thinking. As the city began planning for its Comprehensive Housing Strategy, tensions about the future of density within the city emerged. Participatory planning can have significant impacts on children and can also contribute new ideas to planning processes. In this study, young people demonstrated attitudinal changes toward government, increased recognition of diverse needs within a city, and integration of social and environmental sustainability into their recommendations for neighborhood planning.

Language: en