The Child in the City of Play

In conjunction with the exhibition Century of the Child: Growing by Design, 1900–2000, this half-day symposium explores the impact of play in urban environments on childhood development. Three sessions feature play theorists, architects and designers, developmental psychologists, educators, and others as they discuss topics including the importance of childhood play, the design of playful cities, and the intersection between design, play, and urban surroundings. Participants include Jane Chermayeff, educator and exhibition developer; Juliet Kinchin, Curator, Department of Architecture and Design, and organizer of the exhibition; and others.