Utilisation of Public Spaces by Young Children, their Caregivers and Pregnant Women

Conducted by ICLEI South Asia and Ipsos Research Pvt Ltd, and funded by
the Van Leer Foundation, analysed the use of public spaces by young children, their caregivers,
and pregnant women across 18 Indian cities*. Employing household surveys and interviews with
city officials, it explored trends in public space utilisation, identifying key barriers and
opportunities. The findings, aimed at guiding policymakers, emphasise the need for child-
friendly, accessible urban environments, and are set to be widely disseminated to inform future
urban planning decisions.