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Swing Sets Aren’t Just for Kids Anymore

New parks in Philadelphia, Memphis and Tulsa show that the key to making playgrounds fun for all ages is designing them for teenagers

A swing can be the simplest thing: two chains attached to a board, a rope knotted through a disc, a chair suspended from above. Swings appear on ancient Greek vases as instruments of leisure, and in eighteenth century Thailand as vehicles for competition.

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Cynthia HirschhornMay 2, 2024design, urban design, cities, architecture, civic engagement
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