Start Date
06/24/2024
End Date
06/24/2024
Description
Recognizing the critical importance of play environments in family life and community development, this panel brings together design experts, play advocates, and equity champions to delve into the multi-faceted aspects of creating inclusive, sustainable, and thriving urban spaces.
This panel dialogue will discuss insights into the roles of design, community engagement, and innovative strategies in creating equitable access to outdoor play and learning opportunities that foster healthier, happier, and more connected communities.
Location
Seattle, WA
Distance Learning
No
Course Equivalency
No
Subjects
Parks & Recreation
Urban Planning & Design
Health, Safety and Welfare
Yes
Hours
1.25
Learning Outcomes
Recognize the importance of play environments in family life and community development.
Identify key design principles that contribute to high-quality inclusive play opportunities for ALL in urban public parks.
Discuss innovative strategies and community engagement approaches that promote equitable access to parks and play environments.
Understand the six conditions of systems change and how they can be applied to create more equitable access to outdoor play and learning opportunities.
Discuss the inequities in their own city and potential strategies they can use to address them.
Instructors
Alyssa YoungPrograms and Partnerships Manager, KABOOM!Shweta NanekarLandscape Architect, McAdamsMelody AlcazarProgram Manager, City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department
Course Codes
Provider
City Parks Alliance