Jan Jaap van der Net
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Jan Jaap van der Net is a design researcher whose work sits at the intersection of the built environment, child development, and public health. His primary research area focuses on how the design of playscapes and outdoor spaces can actively promote physical activity among young children. His most notable contribution is a 2020 paper that develops a novel set of design strategies for this purpose, moving beyond simple playground equipment to consider how spatial qualities like affordance, challenge, and risk can encourage active play. This work, which has garnered 6 citations, is foundational for architects, landscape designers, and policymakers seeking to combat childhood inactivity through thoughtful design. By framing physical activity not as a chore but as an emergent property of engaging play environments, van der Net provides a practical, evidence-based framework for creating healthier communities for our youngest citizens.
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