Leeds: The city closing down streets so children can play
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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.

  • huppakee@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    18 days ago

    Seven-year-old Aydin is relishing the chance to play somewhere new. It’s Colenso Mount, a street in the Holbeck area of Leeds where he lives, which has been temporarily closed to traffic to become a ‘Play Street’.