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Exclusive: 98% of councils use weedkiller linked to cancer in public spaces

Investigation reveals widespread exposure to herbicide glyphosate in playgrounds, schools, housing estates and near homes

Announcing the judges for The Pineapples awards

Developers, investors, academics, architects and public sector: Yolanda Barnes, Akeel Malik, Sue Morgan, Piers Taylor and Kate Martin are among the judges for new awards for place

“London is only here because of the Thames”

Director of the Illuminated River Foundation, Sarah Gaventa discusses Leo Villareal’s public art scheme that will accentuate up to 15 London bridges over the Thames

Granby Four Streets is not a rags-to-riches fairytale

This Liverpool community survived managed decline and painstakingly made their streets a vibrant place to live. Anna Wood reports

Is “meanwhile use” meaningful?

Are pop-ups just site-warming, shiny baubles of distraction, or can they shape a place? Rosie Cade speaks to Projekt’s Nick Hartwright about his new model for “meanwhile”

What are the barriers to building a child-friendly city?

Sparked by a conversation on Twitter, child-friendly advocates and professionals from across the UK gathered in Leeds to share their challenges and ambitions for making better cities for kids

3 things I’ve learned from Extinction Rebellion

What can placemakers learn from the occupation of four London streets?

What are the barriers to building a child-friendly city?

Sparked by a conversation on Twitter, child-friendly advocates and professionals from across the UK gathered in Leeds to share their challenges and ambitions for making better cities for kids