is a London-based independent scholar, writer and consultant on childhood, and a global advocate for children’s play and mobility. He is the author of and We met Tim when he appeared on a panel with Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo that Sarah moderated during Climate Week in New York. When we heard what he has to say about cities and children, we knew that we had to have him on the show. So we grabbed him before he could leave New York. We talked on a bench in City Hall Park on a weekday morning, so you can hear the sounds of a city that is waking up and going to work and school in the background. It was an appropriate setting for a chat about how we by making cities better for children, we make them better for everyone. and receive exclusive access to ad-free versions of regular episodes, Patreon-only bonus content, Discord access, invitations to live events, merch discounts and free stickers! ***Our new book, , will be published on October 21, 2025 by Thesis, an imprint of Penguin Random House. .*** Find us on our book tour in , , , and more. We're adding new cities every week. The War on Cars is produced with the generous support of the Helen & William Mazer Foundation. This episode was sponsored by and . Listen for the latest discount codes.
