Tag Archives: Olympics

Open for Play: The Director’s Cut

Posted on October 29, 2012 | 6 comments

Do you want to enjoy all the presentations from last month’s Open for Play seminar – on designing for play in playgrounds, streets and public spaces – from the comfort of your own office (or living room, studio, or bedroom)? Well, here is your chance. The full programme of formal presentations is now available to view online in glorious video and audio.

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Posted in Outdoor play, Play spaces, playground, Public space, Urban planning, Urbanism

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News flash: children with disabilities also have an appetite for adventure

Posted on August 28, 2012 | 5 comments

Photo of aaron fotheringhamMy city is about to host the Paralympic Games. The prospect of watching the talents of disabled sportspeople has got me thinking about the lives of children and young people with disabilities. Just like their non-disabled peers, they have an appetite for risk and adventure. By way of a demonstration, I would like to introduce you to Aaron Fotheringham.

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Check out the Stratford Mall skate scene

Posted on November 16, 2011 | 27 comments

Coming through Stratford City shopping centre around 9 pm last night, I saw a small group of skaters – boards, roller and in-line – exploiting the smooth floors for their tricks and weaves.

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Posted in Public space, Urbanism

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