Funded by regeneration charity Groundwork, the study raises concerns about attitudes towards young people and public space.
No Particular Place to Go? Children, Young People and Public Space is written by urban and social policy expert Ken Worpole. If denied adventurous play, said Worpole, young people might relocate to more dangerous places and engage in antisocial behaviour.
Other European countries, such as Denmark, have a more positive attitude towards young people in the design of public spaces, according to the report.
Tony Hawkhead, chief executive of Groundwork, said: "Our experience shows that empowering young people to get involved in decisions about where they live can have real benefits."
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