Geography class: What teenagers can teach us about creating better places to live
Changing Spaces
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What teenagers can teach us about creating better places to live
Outline the reasons why teenagers should be involved in the design of public spaces
Explain, with examples, how architects are attempting to involve young people in the design and development of their local environment
To what extent do young people bring a less risk averse approach to the design of places?
Alasdair Monteith, Gordonstoun
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