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In our new study, we compare children's use of such spaces in Auckland, New Zealand, and Venice, Italy. Our findings present a paradox: playgrounds built for safety can stifle creativity and mobility, while self-organizing open spaces offer rich opportunities to explore and belong.

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[-] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago

Reminds of this video and this "park" in Montreal.

[-] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago

That video is so good - i've noticed kids in my neighborhood actually prefer playing in the empty lot with random sticks and rocks over the fancy playground with all the safety features.

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