Identification of Child-friendly Environments in Poor Neighborhoods

Abstract40 Children 6-12 years of age from a poor neighborhood were asked to draw their favorite play environments and were interviewed individually afterward. The drawings were analyzed by Child Psychologists. Then field studies were conducted in “Farahzad” neighborhood in Tehran as a case study to explore the places with higher attraction for children play. The results showed that children preferred more challenging places, flexible spaces, locations with the chance of finding new friends. They preferred natural elements in their play settings. Alleys, impasses, parks, playgrounds, and surfaces with Gentle slope were among their favorite places