Mara Mintzer, Co-founder and Executive Director of Growing Up Boulder, champions the idea of including children in city planning. She discusses how involving kids can reshape urban spaces to be more engaging and safe for their needs. Listeners learn about the surprising requests from children for their public spaces and the importance of culturally relevant areas for play. Mintzer also highlights the significance of slowing down to appreciate our environments and the impact of more relaxed parenting styles found in other cultures.