1st Edition
The Safe City Safety and Urban Development in European Cities
By Peter M.J. Pol
Copyright 2002
334 Pages
by
Routledge
334 Pages
by
Routledge
334 Pages
by
Routledge
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First published in 2006, as numerous local authorities of European cities invest in the attractiveness of their urban areas in the hope of attracting new inhabitants and economic activities, safety has become a topical subject. Perceived safety is a major factor in a city's attractiveness and fear of crime can have a large impact on location decisions, with ensuing economic consequences. This book... Read more
Contents: Introduction; Security and urban development; The case of Rotterdam; The case of Antwerp; The case of Glasgow; The case of The Hague; The case of Helsinki; The case of Heerlen; The case of Leeds; The case of Bari; The case of Birmingham; The case of Gera; The case of Prague; Synthesis; Discussion partners; References; Index.
Biography
Peter M.J. Pol
