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Designing for Play

Online Discussion Forum

Monday 8 - Friday 19 September 2008

Designing for Play

Put your questions and comments to the authors of Design for Play: A guide to creating successful play spaces (Play England, 2008):

• Aileen Shackell, Landscape Architect
• Nicola Butler, Free Play Network
• Phil Doyle, Play Consultant
• David Ball, Professor of Risk Management, Middlesex University

How do we design better play spaces? How to include natural elements? How do we design for inclusive play? Do we need a fence? Can we have sand and water? How do we deal with vandalism?

• What makes a good place for play?
• How can we make public spaces more playable and welcoming for children?
• Consultation or Engagement?

Practical information about handling key issues including:

• boundaries and fencing
• play equipment
• including natural elements
• surfacing
• and maintenance.

This online discussion forum will be available from 16 to 27 June 2008.

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Facilitators

• Aileen Shackell
• Nicola Butler
• Phil Doyle
• David Ball

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