Playful cities promote play, leisure, and creativity in their public spaces and architecture. It offers opportunities for gatherings that help develop communities socially and culturally, improving the quality of life and providing essential elements for healthier and more balanced habits. They directly influence citizens' cognitive and emotional development by stimulating creativity and imagination through spaces designed for fun.
Moreover, these places can become tourist attractions and stimulate the local economy. In large parks or ephemeral structures - using different materials, colors, and elements - it is possible to make public spaces less harsh and more welcoming for people of all ages, providing significant benefits for citizens. Below, we have gathered seven projects that adopt playfulness as a principle through different strategies.
