Spaces for Active Play - developing child-inspired play space for older children

The 'Healthy by Design' guidelines were developed by the Heart Foundation to assist local governments in undertaking 'healthy urban planning' and provide supportive environments for physical activity. Space for Active Play is a demonstration project that builds on these guidelines and provides a model for implementation. The project was undertaken over four sites in Melbourne and focused on the design of play spaces for the 8-12 year age group.