Inclusive playground at Harvard-Kent schoolyard

The idea

Harvard-Kent’s aging schoolyard is unsafe, inaccessible, and poorly suited to its diverse learners, including students in its ABA strand. We propose transforming this underutilized space into a safe, inclusive, sensory-friendly playground and communi

Who it helps and why

Harvard-Kent serves a racially and socioeconomically diverse community and sits adjacent to one of Charlestown’s largest public housing communities. Creating a high-quality, inclusive public playspace will help ensure that children of all backgrounds and abilities have equitable access to safe outdoor recreation, learning, and community connection.