Who We Are
Children Urban Hub is a pioneering initiative that empowers children to shape child-friendly cities actively. We foster creativity, problem-solving, and innovation by engaging kids in urban planning through interactive workshops, technical hackathons, and awareness games. Collaborating with educators, urban planners, and policymakers, we ensure children's voices are heard in city design. Our mission is to create inclusive, sustainable urban spaces that reflect the needs and dreams of young residents.
Join us in building cities where children’s ideas inspire the future!
Dr. Aya Nazeeh Elkhouly is a Community Development Expert, Lecturer, and Assistant Professor specializing in child-friendly urban planning. With a PhD in Architecture Engineering focused on the Quality of Child Urban Life, she has collaborated with leading institutions like Cairo University, GIZ, ISOCARP, and NUPI.
An award-winning advocate for child-centered city design, Dr. Elkhouly received the Golden Cubes Award (2022) for her pioneering work in playground park design with children's participation. She also played a key role in the Ming Dong Community redevelopment in China as part of the Young Professionals Program (2019).
Her research and work span urban education, community-based development, sustainable planning, and participatory design, shaping cities that prioritize children’s well-being and creativity.