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Cars have taken over our neighbourhoods. Kid-friendly superblocks are a way for residents to reclaim their streets

  • Written by: Matthew Mclaughlin, Research Fellow, Telethon Kids Institute, The University of Western Australia
Cars have taken over our neighbourhoods. Kid-friendly superblocks are a way for residents to reclaim their streetsAuthor provided

You might remember your time as a child playing outdoors with friends and walking to school. These activities had tremendous benefits for our health and development.

Today, parents report barriers to letting their kids play, walk and ride in their neighbourhood. The safety of local streets is a major concern.


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