ABSTRACT
During COVID-19, political and health interventions took many forms around the world. Some of which had real implications for children’ s and young people’ s use of their streets, neighborhoods and usual physical environments like schools, sports and recreational facilities. Many countries used this opportunity to activate public space in different ways. We learned that many communities took matters into their own hands and created initiatives for streets and public spaces that enabled their continued use. In this chapter the relationship between children, young people and urban public space in high-income societies both prior to and during COVID-19 is reviewed. The aim of the chapter will be to identify any ongoing shifts in the relationship and their potential implications for children, young people and their relationship with urban public space.
