Düzce University, Faculty of Forestry, Department of Landscape Architecture Landscape Architecture Student Society, spoke about 'Child Friendly Cities' in an internal conversation.

In the interview, which was attended by participating students and answered questions, Başak İncekara, an urban planner with the Istanbul Planning Agency, shared her experiences. İncekara discussed designing with child participation, designing for children's access to parks and supporting their skills in a safe environment, and the planning and design processes that are affected by governments and budgets.

The inclusiveness of landscape architecture…

Zeynep Seda Çavuş, an assistant professor at Düzce University's Faculty of Education, discussed the importance of children's play preferences, including the spaces they need and the designs and materials that support their development, as well as the ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds of families. Çavuş emphasized the importance of developing incentives for children to transition from digital play to outdoor play. Çavuş shared her knowledge by giving examples from inclusive topics such as landscape design.

Çavuş said, "Child-friendly cities require a comprehensive process, starting with family play, extending to planning and design units comprised of highly aware, educated, and experienced teams, and to a sector that prioritizes investments in this area." The online conversation was an enjoyable one for the students, introducing them to different perspectives and new concepts.