Proximity of Care Design Guide

How can we make 2023 the year that more neighbourhoods and cities are designed to better support young children, caregivers and pregnant women? Today we’re excited to share the new Proximity of Care Design Guide, a free, online, practical tool #RethinkingOurCities. Developed by Arup and Bernard van Leer Foundation and tested with partners worldwide, the Proximity of Care guide is packed with even more resources, insights and a step-by-step process to help professionals and decision makers embed child and family-friendly design principles into their work. The coming decades will see increasing numbers of children growing up in cities worldwide that are not designed or built around their needs. Together, we can design our neighbourhoods and cities to better support pregnant women, caregivers and help children aged 0-5 reach their full potential. Use the Proximity of Care Design Guide to get started > https://bit.ly/3naLPwu #ProximityOfCare #UrbanPlanning #UrbanDesign #ChildDevelopment

Last week, we concluded the final session of the Proximity of Care Design Guide masterclass, which we have been running over the past four months, focusing on creating child- and family-friendly cities. The last session, centered on the theme of Influence, emphasizing the importance of designing environments and programmatic activities that encourage and enable positive behaviors. It was an engaging and insightful session featuring two special guests: Sam Sternin from the Van Leer Foundation, who shared valuable insights on designing for positive behavior change, and Ana Maciel from Estúdio+1, who presented the "Feel Free to Breastfeed" project, demonstrating how they implemented the principles of the Proximity of Care Design Guide in practice. Watch the video below, and read this blog for more info: https://lnkd.in/ezAhA9jB We are thrilled to have had 150 participants from a diverse range of organizations join us for this course, enriching each session with their unique perspectives and experiences. It was inspiring to see such global representation, all committed to fostering more inclusive and supportive environments for children and families. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated and contributed to the discussions. Together, we are making a meaningful difference! Sara Candiracci Giulia Sala Gabriela Bachiller Victoria Chavez Arup Van Leer Foundation Irina Ivan-van der Kwaak https://lnkd.in/ePvqxHnN #ProximityOfCare hashtag #UrbanDesign hashtag #PositiveChange hashtag #ChildFriendlyCities hashtag #CommunitySupport

Last week, we hosted the second session of the Proximity of Care Design Guide Masterclass, focusing on Design. We discussed the 10 guiding principles of the Guide, and explored some of the tools available to make the right design choices for impact. We were lucky to have Javier Vergara Petrescu from Ciudad Emergente join us to present how they’ve applied the Proximity of Care tools in the design of their intervention "Valdivia Neighborhood of Care" in Chile. He showcased the power of thoughtful child-focused design in transforming communities. Watch the video below and read this blog to learn more about the Valvidia project in Chile: https://lnkd.in/evCHz4qS It was an inspiring and insightful session with over 100 participants from all corners of the world, all committed to creating child and family-friendly urban spaces. Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to the conversation! Learn more about the Guide here: https://lnkd.in/dfejT_D Arup Van Leer Foundation Sara Candiracci Giulia Sala Gabriela Bachiller Victoria Chavez Irina Ivan-van der Kwaak #ProximityOfCare #UrbanDesign #ChildFriendlyCities #CommunityImpact https://lnkd.in/etq9kR5e

🌟 Last week we achieved an exciting milestone: we concluded the first session of the Proximity of Care Design Guide Masterclass! 🎉 Over the past weeks, we have run 3 dynamic cohorts, bringing together nearly 150 passionate professionals from all corners of the globe, and representing a wide range of organizations. 🌍 Our first session focused on the theme of "Understand". We explored how the Proximity of Care Design Guide can be used to understand the specific needs and constraints faced by young children, their caregivers, and pregnant women within urban contexts. By examining the interplay between various urban systems and the developmental requirements of children, the session aimed to create a foundation for designing inclusive and nurturing environments. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has attended this first session, for enriching our discussions and learning experience. We look forward to continuing this journey together in August, when we will discover how to make informed design decisions. 📅 Stay tuned for more updates and reflections from our masterclass. Let's continue to drive change, one step at a time! 🌟 Explore the Design Guide here: www.proximityofcare.com Arup Van Leer Foundation Victoria Chavez Sara Candiracci Giulia Sala Gabriela Bachiller #ProximityOfCare #DesignGuideMasterclass #GlobalCommunity #InclusiveDesign #ChildCare #Innovation #Diversity #Sustainability

🌟 Exciting Announcement! Join the Proximity of Care Masterclass 🌟 We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Proximity of Care Masterclass, developed by Arup and the Van Leer Foundation! This unique course is designed to equip professionals with the knowledge, tools, and practices needed to create child- and family-friendly urban environments. 🌍🏙️ 👶 🏃♂️ 🌳 Why Join? 1️⃣ Expert Insights: Learn from experts and practitioners in child- and family friendly cities, and behaviour change. 2️⃣ Interactive Sessions: Engage in dynamic sessions featuring presentations, interactive discussions, and Q&A segments. 3️⃣ Free of Charge: Access this valuable training at no cost. 4️⃣ Certification: Earn a certificate upon completion to showcase your expertise. Course Details: 📅 Session 1 - Understand: Thursday, 04 July 2024, 14:00 - 15:00 CET 📅 Session 2 - Design: Thursday, 01 August 2024, 14:00 - 15:00 CET 📅 Session 3 - Implement: Thursday, 05 September 2024, 14:00 - 15:00 CET 📅 Session 4 - Influence: Thursday, 03 October 2024, 14:00 - 15:00 CET To ensure meaningful engagement, spaces are limited to just 50 attendees. 🔗 Make sure to register early and confirm your attendance for all the 4 sessions: https://lnkd.in/dpc5QKtX Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of how the built environment can support young children and caregivers, benefiting the entire community. Let's work together to create more inclusive and supportive urban spaces where children and families can thrive. #UrbanPlanning #EarlyChildhoodDevelopment #CityDesign #ProximityOfCare #UrbanDevelopment #ProfessionalDevelopment Giulia Sala Victoria Chavez Hannah Rothschild Tiago Brito Ciudad Emergente Espacio Lúdico José Miguel Gómez Carmen Largacha Estúdio+1 Cities4Children - The Global Alliance Sam Sternin Cecilia Vaca Jones Sara Candiracci