Children who live in towns and cities need spaces where they can freely play, explore and encounter other children. Today, many children suffer from obesity, developmental disorders and social disabilities. The causes include lack of exercise, lack of safety and insufficient stimulation. This book offers professionals and interested laypeople a practical tool to make quick and direct decisions on issues of architecture and planning relating to children. The topics include urban and traffic planning, architecture and landscaping, the use of materials and plants, participation, and prevention. 160 drawings illustrate the topics and center them on children and their experiences. Clear, practical and user-friendly guide Presents the latest expertise in Swiss landscape architecture Sets standards for the design of open spaces for children Illustrated by Robert Dünnweller Hansjörg Gadient, Professor of Design and Planning of Urban Open Spaces, Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences, Rapperswil.