Leeds: The city closing down streets so children can play
www.bbc.co.uk
In Leeds, streets are being temporarily closed to traffic so kids have more space to safely play - an initiative proving beneficial to both children and adults.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/50320770

Temporarily closing residential streets to allow kids to play and socialise safely outside has proved beneficial for both children and adults.

  • themaninblack@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    6 hours ago

    San Francisco did this during the pandemic, and kept it going! And by did it, I mean put up some mild flags at intersections, making those blocks the fastest ones in town!