Design for Play: a guide to creating successful play spaces

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Principle 3

Imagine a play space close to nature

Planting creates opportunities for sensory stimulation and play. It can transform sites, particularly in urban areas, such as this housing estate at Wyvis Street, Tower Hamlets.

It is relatively low cost and children and the community can be involved in planting.

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