‘We live here and play here, we should have a say’: An exploration of children's perceptions of place‐making in the Market community, Belfast
Benedict McAteer,
Emma Loudon,
Kathryn Higgins
Abstract:Children learn through interaction with their surroundings, meaning that their experiences of place directly contribute to their personal development. Despite this, the needs of the youth are rarely factored into development plans. This is a major obstacle to the sustainable and inclusive development of places. Examining potential pathways to correct this issue, this paper presents the findings of research conducted with young people from the Market area of Belfast. The research engaged with two groups (n = 11… Show more
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