Planning Without Children? Representation and Participation in Czech Strategic Urban and National Policies
Abstract
ABSTRACT Children's participation in planning is essential for their overall development, yet it remains widely overlooked in strategic governance. This article explores how children are involved into national and municipal strategic documents in Czechia. Using thematic analysis, it examines the contexts and topics in which children are mentioned. While findings show that children are largely absent or marginally included, notable exceptions are emerging. In particular, several municipalities—especially those with measured low quality of life—have begun involving children in the creation of strategic plans, influencing both the content and framing of children‐related issues within these documents.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Children's Rights and Participation
Urban Planning and Governance
Rural development and sustainability
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Children & Society
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Volume
- 40
- Issue
- 4
- Pages
- 764–777
- Publication date
- 23 January 2026
- Language
- EN