Public indoor playgrounds for winter
Resident asks for publicly accessible indoor playgrounds, perhaps in malls or near supermarkets as in Mexico City, so low-income families have free winter play options.
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The resident's idea, as submitted
The idea
Due to bad weather during the winter there should be indoor playgrounds that are accessible to the public. These can be located at indoor malls or near supermarket. You can research how Mexico city has done this very well.
Who it helps and why
Low-income families are very limited in options during the winter and cannot afford to send children to classes or gyms. Children also need freedom for unstructured activities during the winter and don't always like classes. A playground also generates community and brings parents together.
Details
- Cycle
- 2025–26
- Submitted
- July 2, 2025
- Neighborhood
- City-wide
- Portal category
- Facilities
- How it was submitted
- Individual submission
- Submission language
- English
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