Contemporary urban sports such as skateboarding, parkour and roller skating have a long-rooted history in youth subcultures that defied societal norms. These cultures provide a safe haven for those excluded from the ‘mainstream’ with the city becoming their playground. The global popularity that urban sports now enjoys and inclusion in professional competitions shouldn’t be taken for granted.
She continues, “Public art and urban sport side-by-side can revolutionise our approach to city planning, particularly as a way to empower adolescents and address the underrepresentation of young women, non-binary individuals and other non-traditional users of urban spaces.”
