The poorest families are the least likely to have access to space where children can play. Street play, so much more common in the past, when traffic levels were lower, cannot solve all these problems. But while most public realm improvements cost money, play streets don’t. The idea that, at certain times, play should take precedence over traffic is not universally accepted. The need for play, fresh air, exercise and social contact has to be balanced against the risk of infection.

Source: The Guardian August 21, 2020 17:15 UTC