348 Pages
by
Routledge
348 Pages
by
Routledge
344 Pages
by
Routledge
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Here is a book about the practical design of communities and housing in which people can enjoy a good quality of life, free from crime and fear of crime. Recognising that crime, vandalism and anti-social behaviour are issues of high public concern, and that the driving forces behind crime are numerous, this book argues that good design can help tackle many of these issues. It shows how, through... Read more
Introduction. Types of crime; the fear of crime; the nature of crime in the community; robbery, burglary, break-ins, vandalism, property damage, willful damage, graffiti. Common causes. Economic costs of crime. Section One Development of Design concepts and impact on security. Historical developments. Radburn housing layouts, high rise/high density; theories of Jane Jacobs, Oscar Newman, Alice Coleman, Christopher Alexander. Section Two Design Factors that affect safety and security. Size; scale; density, child density, avoidance of fortress image. Spatial design: streets, squares, footpaths etc. Territory, ownership. Surveillance. Resident Participation. Section Three Case Studies - the US, Canada, UK, The Netherlands, Far East, Australasia. Future Perspectives.
Biography
Ian Colquhoun
