31 July 2017 : Play England
This report explores how local, resident-led street play initiatives and programmes are being taken forward in disadvantaged areas. It confirms that street play initiatives are being successfully started and sustained in disadvantaged areas, but that there are significant challenges. One clear conclusion is that streamlining local authority application procedures and removing cost barriers should improve the prospects for street play initiatives in disadvantaged areas.
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The amount of time children spend playing outdoors, their ability to get around independently, and their level of contact with nature are strong indicators of how a city is performing, not just for children but for all generations of city dwellers.