Children Invited to Enter Dream Street Drawing Competition

New initiative encourages young people to imagine better streets

Children across England are being invited to participate in a drawing competition that asks them to illustrate their vision of a dream street. The competition is part of Active Travel England’s flagship conference, aiming to engage young people in thinking about how streets can be designed to be safer and more enjoyable for everyone.

Details of the Place Makers competition

The competition, titled “Place Makers,” encourages children to submit drawings that depict their ideal street environment. The initiative seeks to gather creative ideas from young people about how streets could be transformed to support active travel and community well-being.

While specific guidelines and submission deadlines have not been detailed, the competition is open to children across England, providing an opportunity for them to express their views on urban design and active travel.

Context and aims

• The competition is linked to Active Travel England’s efforts to promote walking, cycling, and safer streets.
• It forms part of a broader strategy to involve communities, including children, in shaping local environments.
• By encouraging children to imagine their ideal streets, the initiative hopes to inspire future planning that prioritises accessibility and safety.

Further information about the competition, including how to enter and any prizes or recognition, is expected to be available through Active Travel England or local educational channels.