Increased property values
Suppose you are a city planner, a property developer, or involved in home building in some other way. In that case, you cannot go far wrong with starting your development plan by placing a place for parents to take their kids—a gathering place for people with a common focus, their children.
Happy communities
Studies have shown that recreation spaces make for happy people. Getting out into the fresh air makes for happy people with happy children. A place for children to burn off their energy, to tire themselves out - ticks a box for every parent out there.
This happiness is shown in studies. Living close to a recreational area leads to increased property value, even as much as 10%. Therefore, the developer seems a better return on investment. Once the development enters the property supply chain, every subsequent owner will see increased property value as inflation causes property prices to rise.
Playgrounds and recreational areas, therefore, create a community where everyone benefits. They represent a sound investment for both developers and city planners.
The importance of maintenance
Keeping the playground in good working order becomes essential in maintaining this heightened value. Nobody wants to live close to a run-down, damaged, and dangerous playground. City councils and developers must include maintenance and a plan to replace and upgrade the areas on a regular plan.
Keeping the playground fresh and working well attracts families to the area. It has been found that families represent stability within a neighborhood. Families that use the playground will also quickly report faults to the powers that be to keep the playground operational and avoid injuring their children or anyone else's.
Building a community
As adults become parents, they all share the same journey, and it creates a commonality, a thing to talk about, an ice-breaker. Parents standing in a playground, looking out for their children, will naturally talk to each other about their journeys. Their children will play together.
This naturally builds friendships. This is great for communities. Studies have shown that often people living closely together will not communicate, other than perhaps a morning nod or the odd "good morning" in the communal areas. Please put them in a playground, in close quarters, and the conversation will flow easier.
A good community is beneficial for everyone as they look out for each other. This includes security, maintenance, and general safety. If a wall looks dangerous, a friend will point it out, and a stranger may not.
Health benefits
Health experts have also estimated that even 30 minutes of daily activity can reduce the risk of becoming overweight and obese. Obesity can then lead to other health issues along the way, leading to an increased weight on public health expenditure.
Giving families easy access to accessible playgrounds, and keeping them in good and safe working order, is a win-win for everyone involved in home planning and those who live in and around them.
