1st Edition

Creating Better Cities with Children and Youth A Manual for Participation

By David Driskell Copyright 2002
208 Pages
by Routledge

208 Pages
by Routledge

208 Pages
by Routledge

Creating Better Cities with Children and Youth is a practical manual on how to conceptualize, structure and facilitate the participation of young people in the community development process. It is an important tool for urban planners, municipal officials, community development staff, non-governmental organizations, educators, youth-serving agencies, youth advocates, and others who are involved in... Read more
How to use this manual * first steps * young people's participation * organizing a project * designing the process * getting underway * participation toolkit * making change happen.

Biography

David Driskell

'This is a comprehensive volume.' Environment and Urbanization 'Highly recommended to anyone involved with young people's projects.' The Scientific Medical Network 'A practical step-by-step manual on how to involve young people in the community development process.' Landscape Design 'This is a publication that is very well done, easily readable, attractively illustrated and should become an important tool for all who want to work with children and youth through participatory planning processes.' Habitat International 'Its child centred approach provides important insights for those involved in community developments, as well as educators, youth advocates and policy-makers.' Development Policy Review 'The book is a useful compendium of practical ideals and sensitive advice which practitioners might find helpful.' Environmental Education Research, 2003.