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City of neighbors / written by Andrea Curtis ; illustrated by Katy Dockrill.

by Curtis, Andrea.

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Groundwood Books ; House of Anansi Press, c2023.

Communities -- Juvenile literature.

Community life -- Juvenile literature.

Communities -- Social aspects -- Juvenile literature.

Neighborhoods -- Social aspects -- Juvenile literature.

40 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm.

Includes bibliographical references.

A splash of paint, a place to sit, a popup park, or playground bring life and a sense of fun to our cities. Neighborhoods where people look out for each other, eat together, make art, and build community are healthier, happier, greener, and cleaner. Journey around the world to discover how people have been dreaming up new ways to ensure their cities and neighbourhoods are creative, inclusive, and environmentally sustainable. These placemaking ideas can be big -- like the skateboard park built on the grounds of an orphanage in Nairobi, Kenya -- or small -- like the painted rock snake that winds along a beach in Toronto, Ontario. Together, we can create a place where everyone belongs. Includes a list of ideas for children to get involved in their neighborhoods, along with a glossary and sources for further reading. The ThinkCities series is inspired by the urgency for new approaches to city life as a result of climate change, population growth, and increased density. It highlights the challenges and risks cities face, but also offers hope for building resilience, sustainability, and quality of life as young people advocate for themselves and their communities.

Dockrill, Katy.

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