Table of Contents
Undertaking i
Certificate iii
Acknowledgments v
Abstract vii
Executive Summary ix
Table of Contents xvii
List of Figures xxiii
List of Tables xi
List of Abbreviations xiii
1 Introduction 1
1. 1 Research Background 1
1.1.1 Child Friendly Cities 1
1.1.2 Age Friendly Cities 2
1.1.3 Family-Friendly Cities 3
1. 2 Research Gap 4
1. 3 Purpose of the Research 4
1.3.1 Family-Friendly City through Urban Play 5
1. 4 Statement of Research Problem 6
1.4.1 Research Question 6
1.5 Aim and Objectives 7
1.5.1 Research Aim 7
1.5.2 Research Objective 7
1.6 Research Methodology 7
1. 7 Scope and Limitations 9
1.7.1 Research Scope 9
1.7.2 Research Limitations 9
1. 8 Chapterisation 10
2 Literature Review, Framework and Case Study 11
2.1 Family-Friendly Cities: Literature Study 11
2.1.1 Family-Friendly Concept across the World 11
2.1.2 Key Aspects of Family-Friendly Cities 16
2.1.3 Role of Public Open Space in determining Family-Friendly City 20
2.1.4 Sustainable Development Goals - Relevance to Family Friendly Cities 24
2.2 Family Friendly Framework 26
2.2.1 Conceptual Framework related to Public Spaces and Built Environment 26
2.2.2 Idea of Play in Family-Friendly Cities 26
2.2.3 Urban Play Framework 28
2.2.4 Learning Through Play -Case Studies 30
2.3 Family-Friendly Cities: Case Study 32
2.3.1 Family-Friendly initiatives adopted across the World 32
2.3.2 Family-Friendly Public Spaces 34
2.3.3 Playful Learning Landscapes (PLL) in Cities 39
2.3.4 Participatory Tools in making cities Family-Friendly 43
3 Public Spaces and Parks in Thrissur 49
3.1 Public Spaces-Definition and lmportance 49
3.2 Introduction to Thrissur 50
3 .2.1 Thrissur - Land Use 2019 52
3.2.2 Thrissur as Kerala's Cultural Capital... 56
3.2.3 Parks and Open Spaces in Thrissur 58
3.2.4 Thrissur Municipal Corporation Initiative - Family Friendly City 71
4 Challenges and Opportunities of Family Friendliness in Thrissur 77
4.1 Stakeholder Consultation 77
4.1.1 Category of Stakeholders 77
4.2 User's perspective on Family-Friendliness in Thrissur 88
4. 2.1 Livability 90
4.2.2 Accessibility and Inclusivity 92
4.2.3 Safety in Public Places 93
4.2.4 Safety from Traffic 94
4.2.5 Transportation Facilities 95
4.2.6 Social Infrastructure 96
4.2.7 Key Takeaways from User's Questionnaire Survey 96
4.3 Major Findings 97
4.4 Conclusion 99
5.1 Major Findings and Recommendations 101
5.2 Policy Recommendations 102
5.3 Guidelines for Implementing Policy Recommendations 103
5.4 Potential Interventions 104
Stakeholders Responsibilities 106
References 1 09
Appendix 1: SDG's relevant to Family-Friendly Cities 113
Appendix 2: Participatory Tools - Family-Friendly Cities 121
Appendix 3: Family Friendly Initiatives by Govt. oflndia 127
Appendix 4: User's Perspective - Questionnaire Survey 129