About Boulder's Child- and Teen-Friendly City Map
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In 2019, Growing Up Boulder embarked upon a year-long process to co-create the nation's first, printed, bilingual, child-friendly city map. We did so with almost 800 children and families, half of whom were from underrepresented populations. In May 2019, GUB published the first edition of the printed, bilingual, free map. In October 2019, we published the second edition of the printed map.
In September 2019, GUB published a digital version of the child-friendly city map. The digital child-friendly city map features even more locations than the printed map, and it offers child-friendly walking routes, biking routes, transit links, and child-created interactive map games. Finally, in December 2019, GUB published a digital teen-friendly city map (targeting ages 11-18); this map was created by a team of University of Colorado Masters of the Environment students as their capstone project, under GUB's supervision. The Masters students worked with more than 400 teens to co-create the map. |
An image of Boulder's 18"x24" child-friendly city map.
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Growing Up Boulder's Child- and Teen-Friendly City Maps seek to educate and inspire children, families, and community organizations through the creation of maps co-created with young people and their families to highlight their favorite locations in Boulder. They promote the values of inclusion, diversity, community engagement, collaboration, and celebration. By working with young people and their caregivers at their schools, homes, libraries, and out-of-school programs, we aim to reach a wide cross-section of Boulder's population. To learn more about the map-making process, visit this page.
Where to find the printed maps
Free printed maps are now available at locations such at the Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Visitors' Center on the Pearl Street Mall, Chautauqua, recreation centers, Gateway Fun Center and more.
Where to find the printed maps
Free printed maps are now available at locations such at the Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Visitors' Center on the Pearl Street Mall, Chautauqua, recreation centers, Gateway Fun Center and more.
Final Report
Examples of Other Child-Friendly Maps
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North Vancouver, Canada
It’s a map designed especially for kids and families so they can explore the City by foot, bike or bus. With puzzles to solve, things to find, and new places to discover, it becomes a very interactive piece. Link here! |
Edmonton, Canada
This digital map recognizes businesses that strive to create a welcoming space for all children through attitude, amenities and activities. Link here! |
Oakland, California
This digital map includes places for families to explore, play, read, learn and shop. Also included are youth and family-serving organizations and even a few yummy places that people of all ages can enjoy. Link here! |
Support the Maps
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Please follow the link below to consider different levels of sponsorships for the Child-Friendly City Map.
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Please donate to keep the maps free! We are a not-for-profit and every donation matters.
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