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As we experience greater urbanization, our cities are being populated by an ever-increasing number of rural people. This is leading to larger city populations that include more children. The concept of child-friendly cities is important and therefore needs to be explored. There is a growing need to better understand this phenomenon through research to ensure that existing and new spaces provide a friendly environment for their inhabitants. This article focusses on kids within inner-city developments. A case study approach was followed. Data was gathered through a qualitative method consisting of interviews, observations, and mining data from literature to cross check data for triangulation purposes. Creating child-friendly areas within a Central Activity Place (CAD) requires knowledge of current best practice examples that demonstrate innovation. Jewel City in Johannesburg does this by incorporating, security protocols, well planned spaces around schools, improved traffic safety, spaces where children can play and walk safely with friends without adult supervision, a sense of community and green spaces. Although the developer intended to meet its minimum design standards on the provision of children’s play areas, what was provided in the end was comparable to best practices for inner-city developments for children. It is recommended that children’s opinions be sought during the planning process of similar projects as if this had of been done for this case study, it could have potentially improved the overall final design. Going forward, the success of Jewel City can serve as a model for future inner-city developments in Africa.
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Malaila, C.P., Burger, M., van Heerden, A.(., Chawynski, G. (2021). Inner City Development for Kids in South Africa: A Jewel City Mixed Use Precinct Case Study Approach. In: Ahram, T.Z., FalcĂŁo, C.S. (eds) Advances in Usability, User Experience, Wearable and Assistive Technology. AHFE 2021. Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, vol 275. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-80091-8_63
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