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The real reason there aren’t more kids in cities
It’s not easy to raise a family in a big American city. But it’s not any easier anywhere else in this country either.
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Stunning $465M park set to transform Tulsa’s riverfront
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10 design-forward kindergartens around the world
Kids today have it good, especially if they get to attend a school with inspiring architecture.
How playground design can build a more inclusive city
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Architect’s tiny studio doubles as a hangout for his daughter
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6 marvelous architectural toys and accessories
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Studio Ghibli, maker of ‘Spirited Away’, reveals plans for amusement park
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Watch toddlers take on city streets in new film series
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The 17 best kids’ books about design and cities
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The unsupervised kids of 'Stranger Things' would be a nightmare for today's parents
These days, only kids in movies are free to explore.
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The 16 best kids' books about design and cities
These new titles will visually delight while teaching kids how to become the next generation of smart thinkers, inventive creators, and model citizens.
Nursery design 101: Tips for creating a kid's room
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The unsupervised kids of 'Stranger Things' would be a nightmare for today's parents
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