Abstract
Abstract The natural environment is vital for the healthy growth of children. The absence of exposure to Nature in cities is an important cause of physical and psychological health problems in children. With the objective of a healthy growth environment for children, this paper states the active role of the urban waterfront space, analyses the relationship between children and urban waterfront space, summarises the characteristics of children’s outdoor activities, proposes the principle and methods of planning and designing a children-friendly urban waterfront space, and provides some improved design strategies.
Highlights
Children are the future of a country and the hope of a nation
The key to a children-friendly city is in creating a good environment that contributes to their healthy growth
With rapid economic development and high urbanisation, most Chinese urban children are growing in the company of electronic products such as cell phones and computers; their heavy schoolwork takes much of their time, so they have less and less opportunity to contact with the natural environment
Summary
Children are the future of a country and the hope of a nation. As the Two-Child Policy is released in China, the number of children will steadily increase. People have begun to realise that a quality living environment is essential for the healthy growth of children. The key to a children-friendly city is in creating a good environment that contributes to their healthy growth. With rapid economic development and high urbanisation, most Chinese urban children are growing in the company of electronic products such as cell phones and computers; their heavy schoolwork takes much of their time, so they have less and less opportunity to contact with the natural environment. If the natural urban waterfront environment can be blended into the urban space comprising high buildings and large mansions, it will be undoubtedly beneficial to the healthy growth of children. Would rivers and lakes in the city give urban children an. Applied Mathematics and Nonlinear Sciences (aop) 1–8 opportunity to get close to and understand Nature, they would improve their holistic personality, physically and psychologically [1]
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