> people don’t let their kids play in the street anymore Careful not to generalise here. This will vary wildly from place to place and street to street. Here i

> people don’t let their kids play in the street anymore Careful not to generalise here. This will vary wildly from place to place and street to street. Here in the Netherlands with limitations on cars I see the streets busy with children year round. I can't speak for Canada, not having been there, but I read favorable coverage on urban design channels different localities there who have committed to pedestrian friendly designs. It wouldn't surprise me if the street was quiet and designed with safety of children and other vulnerable users in mind.