WSLHD_CPH_Healthy High Density Living for Families with Chil

Balconies should be designed to eliminate any climbing hazards with additional glazed panels or louvres where appropriate.

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Bedrooms should allow for a range of configurations including bunk beds, space for study desks and play space

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Space for play must be designed into the living room configuration.

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Additional storage space should be allocated within the apartment. This could either be distributed throughout or provided as a storage room for storing larger items such as prams, toys or outdoor gear. Opportunities for converting storage spaces into study/work nooks should also be considered.

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Diagram 7: A family-friendly two-bedroom apartment floor plan (approx. 82m 2 , excluding balcony) which demonstrates the key design guidelines. 1.5m

Image 13: Consider storage provision in “unusable” spaces such as under stairs, low ceilings or raised floors.

Image 14: Design entry zones with consideration for needs such as pram storage, coat and shoe shelving and space to dress children.

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Healthy Higher Density Living for Families with Children: An Advocacy, Planning and Design Guide