ECM Conversation Circle: How to create nurturing neighbourhoods for parents
What does a good start in the city look like for parents? Join leaders in urban design and early childhood — Madhura Kulkarni and Dr. June O’Sullivan, moderated by Victoria Chavez — to explore how cities shape the experience of becoming a parent, and how urban environments, services, and neighbourhood design can better support parental wellbeing and early childhood development.
Cities shape the experience of becoming a parent — often in ways we barely notice. From access to childcare and green space to the design of streets and neighbourhood networks, urban environments can go a long way in supporting new mums and dads, or can leave them feeling isolated and stressed.
This conversation brings together leaders in urban design and early childhood — Madhura Kulkarni and Dr. June O’Sullivan, moderated by Victoria Chavez — to explore what makes a neighbourhood truly nurturing. How can cities be designed to support parental wellbeing? And what does it take to create urban communities where babies, toddlers and their families can thrive?
Featured participants
Victoria Chavez Barriga
June O’Sullivan
Madhura Kulkarni