Why Aren't Kids Playing Outside?

Four Degrees to the Streets

Hello, and welcome back to the fourth season of the Four Degrees to the Streets Podcast! We are truly grateful for your support since 2020, and we're excited to bring you something truly special this season.

In today’s episode, what if we told you that technology might not be solely to blame for why kids don't play outside anymore? What if we said that the physical design of our roadways, parks, and neighborhoods could have a bigger impact on children's safety and access to outdoor play? Press play to hear:

• Eye-opening statistics on Child Pedestrian safety and Park Access
• Examples of best practices for planning with youth in mind
• We'll also take a closer look at how educational systems impact student travel and safety

We believe that this is a conversation that needs to be had, and we invite you to join us. Listen to learn more about this crucial issue and help be part of the solutions that can make a real difference for children.

Thank you for listening and tune in every other Tuesday where Nimo and Jas keep it Four Degrees to the Streets.

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Resources:

Park access among school-age youth in the United States

For 30 Years, This Grown-Up’s Office Was the Playground - The New York Times

Understanding child-friendly urban design: A framework to measure Playful Learning Landscapes outcomes | Brookings

Learning Landscapes: Can urban planning and the learning sciences work together to help children? | Brookings

All Children are Pedestrians! Prevention Tips and Recent Statistics

American Academy of Pediatrics Lays Out Steps for Improving Child Pedestrian Safety

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | 2021 Data - Pedestrians

The Road to School | Urban Institute