Inclusive Smart Cities

Free illustrated kids book

Design Ideas for Inclusive Smart Cities

A free collection of 243 illustrated ideas that help children explore how cities can be accessible, fair, safe, welcoming, and ready for change.

Final public edition · 20 September 2026 · Story IDs D001–D243

Creative Director Charith Perera

Developed in collaboration with IEEE Smart Cities
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Children, caregivers, an older adult, and a friendly city-helper robot moving through an inclusive smart city street

Inside

Short visual stories, followed by Think & Talk prompts.

Each design idea shows a city problem, the people affected, and a better design response. The Think & Talk pages help readers turn the picture into discussion.

Children and a facilitator discussing inclusive smart city ideas around an open illustrated book

Topics

Fourteen sections, from access to shared decisions.

01Routes Everyone Can Use23 ideas
02Moving Around the City24 ideas
03Places to Play, Rest, and Meet21 ideas
04Safe and Caring Spaces17 ideas
05Growing Older in the City20 ideas
06Kids and Young People in the City14 ideas
07Calm and Clear Places19 ideas
08Digital City for Everyone21 ideas
09Homes, Buildings, and Services17 ideas
10Culture, Belonging, and Respect23 ideas
11Fair Work and Local Opportunities15 ideas
12Healthy, Climate-Ready Cities10 ideas
13Fair Plans and Shared Decisions7 ideas
14Checking, Learning, and Improving12 ideas