How are we doing as urban planners to engage youth in the visioning, planning and design of the cities and farms that they will inherit? As the dog days of summer get underway, there are ample opportunities for planners working on site plans, station area planning, long-range or comprehensive planning to engage youth and take advantage of the fresh ideas and eagerness which the next generation brings to these issues. Engage kids and you may be surprised by what ideas emerge, including a burgeoning rural urbanism.