3. Environments for children
Children live in the environments we create. Families define a child’s home environment. A home environment is within the public space of a particular neighbourhood and community. Public policies and infrastructure set the stage for communities. The multilayered, interactive and connected nature of children’s environments is clear.
The Young Explorers short films, developed by NYC-based filmmaker Jacob Krupnick and supported by the Bernard van Leer Foundation, are part of the Urban95 initiative. Filmed in urban settings in Brazil and India, each clip focuses on a young child’s view of the community from 95 centimetres.
Seeing the world from 95 centimetres provides a fresh perspective of life in Recife, Brazil and Pune, India.
What do you notice about each child’s surroundings? What factors may influence children living in these cities?
Think about your neighbourhood – how would it look from 95 centimetres?
The videos are part of the Urban95 initiative which seeks to work with city planners to improve urban environments for children and their caregivers.
