Why Aren't Kids Playing Outside?

Hello, and welcome back to the fourth season of the Four Degrees to the Streets Podcast! We are truly grateful for your support since 2020, and we're excited to bring you something truly special this season. In today’s episode, what if we told you that technology might not be solely to blame for why kids don't play outside anymore? What if we said that the physical design of our roadways, parks, and neighborhoods could have a bigger impact on children's safety and access to outdoor play? Press play to hear:Eye-opening statistics on Child Pedestrian safety and Park AccessExamples of best practices for planning with youth in mindWe'll also take a closer look at how educational systems impact student travel and safetyWe believe that this is a conversation that needs to be had, and we invite you to join us. Listen to learn more about this crucial issue and help be part of the solutions that can make a real difference for children.Thank you for listening and tune in every other Tuesday where Nimo and Jas keep it Four Degrees to the Streets.Follow us on X and Instagram @the4degreespod.Or send us an email to connect with us!Resources:Park access among school-age youth in the United StatesFor 30 Years, This Grown-Up’s Office Was the Playground - The New York TimesUnderstanding child-friendly urban design: A framework to measure Playful Learning Landscapes outcomes | BrookingsLearning Landscapes: Can urban planning and the learning sciences work together to help children? | BrookingsAll Children are Pedestrians! Prevention Tips and Recent StatisticsAmerican Academy of Pediatrics Lays Out Steps for Improving Child Pedestrian SafetyNational Highway Traffic Safety Administration | 2021 Data - PedestriansThe Road to School | Urban Institute