Parks

Parks should be places where people can feel unsafe … We can create wonderful places to visit by recommending and implementing CPTED techniques such as well-designed landscaping, lighting, travel paths and activities … Providing a safe place for individuals, families and groups to enjoy the outdoors. 

CPTED GEN 1

An assessment is based on the principles of Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED). CPTED, pronounced ‘SEPTED’, is based on the premise that “the proper design and effective use of the built environment can lead to a reduction in the incidence and fear of crime and an improvement in the quality of life.”

Natural Surveillance

Natural Access Control

Territorial Reinforcement

Maintenance

Example Above of Access Control and Natural Surveillance.

Example Above of Community Culture.

CPTED GEN 2

An assessment is based on the principles of Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED). CPTED, pronounced ‘SEPTED’, is based on the premise that “the proper design and effective use of the built environment can lead to a reduction in the incidence and fear of crime and an improvement in the quality of life.”

Social Cohesion

Connectivity

Community Culture

Threshold Capacity