Planning for play

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Asian Architect & Contractor, v.14, no.12, 1985, pp. 46-53
Abstract
Play has always been essential to a child's healthy growth, aiding in the development of social, motor, logical and imaginative skills. In many Asian cities, due to densely crowded living environments, areas designated as communal play spaces are precious. Although play is partially a spontaneous process, the careful design, designation and location of play areas can enhance the child's natural tendency to play. Ian Lyne, Chairman of the Hong Kong Landscape Group, reviews the notion of play and calls for a more researched, objective process for the planning of play areas in Hong Kong. AAC looks at some of the latest play equipment available in Hong Kong, ranging from playground structures to safety flooring and turfing. (1) Designing playgrounds for the children who need them (2) Keeping playgrounds safe (3) Full range of play equipment from Britain (4) Colour and imagination in Build Power line (5) Tough turf that goes anywhere (6) Long-lasting pools (7) Safety surfaces for playgrounds (8) Layering makes surfaces stronger, more efficient (9) Surfacing from California (10) Versatile rubber floors from Italy
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Article
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Date
1985
Language
en