Through their eyes : Blacktown City Council hosts digital mapping with children to provide unique insights into children's perspectives on community spaces

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Abstract

![CDATA[Children’s viewpoints are rarely heard in government planning, Blacktown City Council partnered with Western Sydney University researchers to undertake a unique project using digital mapping. To promote the wellbeing of children, their environments and living standards, local governments are increasingly looking for effective strategies for emphasising and sustaining children’s participation and inclusion in their planning strategies. Blacktown City Council, keen to foster inclusive participation, held a Child Friendly Places Conference.]]
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationThe Australian Local Government Health + Community Services Yearbook
EditorsGiulia Heppell
Place of PublicationWest Melbourne, Vic.
PublisherExecutive Media
Pages31-33
Number of pages3
ISBN (Print)9781921345456
Publication statusPublished - 2019

Keywords

  • children
  • public spaces
  • city planning
  • urban policy
  • Blacktown (N.S.W.). Council

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