Proximity of Care shorts: Estúdio+1 – Feel free to breastfeed!
Watch a short video about the project developed by Estúdio+1 in the Salinas community, in partnership with the City of Niterói and the Regional Administration of Jurujuba.
Practitioners’ report: Sensing the city
Inclusive public spaces through the senses This report by Espacio Lúdico presents a project developed with the Proximity of Care Design Guide by Arup and the Bernard van Leer Foundation, focusing on the inclusion of deaf children in public spaces. Through a process of understanding, co-design, and testing, the team created a prototype that encourages […]
Practitioners’ report: Neighborhoods of Care in Chile
Project Consolidation phase in Valdivia and new pilots in Santiago This report by Ciudad Emergente presents the “Neighborhoods of Care in Chile” project, applying the Proximity of Care methodology – developed by ARUP and the Van Leer Foundation – to public space design for early childhood. While support in Valdivia was no longer needed, the […]
Practitioners’ reports: Feel free to breastfeed!
Catalogue of public spaces for early childhood and breastfeeding This report by Estúdio +1 presents a Catalog of Solutions developed during the Proximity of Care training by ARUP and the Van Leer Foundation. It explores how urban furniture, surfaces, and activations can support very early childhood in public spaces. The methodology guides the design of […]
Feel Free to Breastfeed!
Catalogue of Public Spaces for Early Childhood and Breastfeeding Location: Caruaru, Pernambuco, Brazil Organisation: Estúdio+1 Partner Organisations: Van Leer Foundation, Caruaru Municipal Government Year: 2024 Scale of Proximity: Central public area Target Beneficiaries: Children aged 0-3, caregivers Breastfeeding and Public Spaces This project explores the relationship between public spaces and the needs surrounding breastfeeding – […]
Where imagination takes flight: A playful transformation in Recoleta, Chile
Location: Santiago, Chile Organisation: Ciudad emergente Partner Organisations: – Year: 2024 Scale of Proximity: Neighbourhood – School front yard Target Beneficiaries: Children aged 0-10, caregivers Introduction In the heart of Recoleta, a vibrant district in Santiago, Chile, a remarkable transformation has taken place. A once-neglected public space, adjacent to the San Felipe de Neri school, has […]
A sensory hub: inclusive public spaces through the senses
Overview Location: Montevideo, Uruguay Organisation: Espacio Lúdico Partner Organisations: Intendencia de Montevideo Year: 2024 Scale of Proximity: Neighbourhood – Pop-up Space Target Beneficiaries: Children aged 0-10, caregivers, and the neurodivergent community Redefining Public Spaces The Sensing the City project in Montevideo, Uruguay, is a groundbreaking initiative that redefines public spaces as inclusive, sensory-rich environments. Guided […]
Proximity of Care Masterclass
Explore the four modules The Proximity of Care Masterclass aims to equip urban professionals, designers, and decision-makers with the knowledge and tools necessary to create child- and family-friendly cities. Designed as an interactive online learning experience, the masterclass was delivered in 2024, bringing together 150 participants from diverse organisations and cities around the world. To […]
Proximity of Care shorts: Espacio Lúdico – Sensing the city
Watch a short video showcasing the Proximity of Care partner Espacio Lúdico’s implementation of their pilot project in Validivida, Chile. Learn more about Espacio Lúdico’s work: https://www.espacioludico.org/
Proximity of Care shorts: Ciudad Emergente – Validivia neighbourhood of care
Watch a short video showcasing the Proximity of Care partner Ciudad Emergente’s implementation of their pilot project in Montevideo, Uruguay. Learn more about Ciudad Emergente’s work: https://ciudademergente.org/
Proximity of Care shorts: Estúdio+1 – Breastfeeding in public spaces
Watch a short snapshot of the Proximity of Care partner Estúdio+1‘s implementation of their pilot project in Niteroi, Brazil. Learn more about Estúdio+1’s work: https://estudiomaisum.com/sobre/
Proximity of Care life cycle poster
Displaying the Proximity of Care Framework poster and/or the Proximity of Care project life cycle poster in your event or office, or using it as part of your presentation, can help with transmitting your message.
Prototype evaluation
This tool can support you in evaluating your prototype.
Child-centred activity checklist
This is a checklist to help you embed a child-centred approach into the activities you are implementing, including engagement activities.
Survey guide
Survey guide outlines a structure for a survey that is based on the Proximity of Care Framework. You can use this tool as a starting point and adapt it to your project.