In March 2026, GDCI will launch a series of open and global webinar sessions on Designing for Safe Speeds —our latest supplement to the award-winning Global Street Design Guide. The series will explore key principles from the guide, share practical design strategies, and highlight real-world examples that demonstrate how cities are managing speeds and saving lives.
In March 2026, GDCI will launch a series of open and global webinar sessions on Designing for Safe Speeds —our latest supplement to the award-winning Global Street Design Guide. The series will explore key principles from the guide, share practical design strategies, and highlight real-world examples that demonstrate how cities are managing speeds and saving lives.
Starting July 2025, GDCI will launch a series of open and global webinar sessions. The series will spotlight global practices, tools, and lessons learned around key themes and priorities that reflect what matters most to the community driving the global movement for safer, healthier, and more joyful streets for kids today.
Removing Pollution from Play: Reimagining Streets, Reducing Air Pollution
This new report demonstrates how by reimagining streets and transforming an underutilized parking lot into a safe play environment, targeted urban design interventions can promote cleaner air and healthier futures for children.
Leadership Accelerator 2025: Watch the Webinar Recording!
On February 13, 2025, the Streets for Kids team held a Q&A webinar to provide an overview of the Street for Kids Leadership Accelerator program, explain the application process, and invite participants to ask questions. The webinar recording is now available in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
Buzeta ‘Caminable’ – Opening Streets for Play and Physical Activity in Cerrillos, Chile
Ciudad Emergente partnered with the Municipality of Cerrillos and the Mayor University to do a pop-up transformation of 7th Avenue into a pedestrian-friendly space, connecting an elementary school serving 350 children with a nearby park, and creating a safer and more playful space.
The Municipality of León, Mexico, partnered with the Governmental Family Services Agency (DIF) and the non-profit Colectivo Tomate to pilot an interim street transformation creating a safe, accessible, and playful path to key destinations serving nearly 1,000 children daily.
Surakarta Child-friendly and Inclusive City (SUKARIA)
In Solo, Indonesia, the non-profit Kota Kita partnered with the Surakarta City Department of Transportation to redesign two streets near a high school, benefiting more than 500 students and residents. More than 400 kids, caregivers, and community members participated. The interim transformation created a safer, more attractive, and more inclusive environment for children by reclaiming public space for pedestrians and introducing traffic-calming elements and street art.
Webinar: How to Make and Use a Streets for Kids Reverse Periscope
A Streets for Kids Reverse Periscope is a simple DIY tool that can help adults experience streets from a child’s height. Watch this recorded webinar about how to create and use a Reverse Periscope in your community.
How Do Kids Experience Streets? A Reverse Periscope Companion Guide
The Streets for Kids Reverse Periscope is a do-it-yourself tool that encourages planners, city officials, and others to experience the obstacles and attractions of city streets from a child’s perspective.
