StreetsSmart

Author: Peyton Robbins

Welcome to StreetsSmart, a podcast aimed at bridging the knowledge gap between urban planning professionals and community members. Whether youre a city dweller curious about the forces shaping your neighborhood or a newcomer to the world of urban planning, StreetsSmart is your guide to understanding the complexities of urban life. Join host Peyton Robbins in using lessons from the past to inform visions for the future.
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What Does a People-Friendly City Look Like?
Episode 8
Saturday, 12 April, 2025

A successful city is a lot like a puzzle, but it shouldn’t feel that way for the people living in it. What if walking through a city felt more like an invitation, and less like a challenge? In this episode we explore how sensory design, social design, and inclusive design can transform urban environments into places that are easy to exist in. - Special thanks to the following sources: American Psychological Association – Designing cities to improve mental health with Jenny Roe, PhD | Speaking of Psychology Centre for Urban Design and Mental Health Making cities mental health friendly for adolescents and young adults, Pamela Y. Collins. et al. Project for Public Spaces Singapore Urban Redevelopment Authority – Designing our age-friendly city Social Capital and the Built Environment: The Importance of Walkable Neighborhoods, Kevin M. Leyden The Uses of Disorder – Richard Sennett UNICEF Child Friendly Cities