A comprehensive and accessible approach to crime prevention in the planning and design of public spaces

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2011

Authors

Saraiva, Miguel Marinho (Author) Other; Pinho, Paulo (Author) FEUP

Journal

Title: Urban Design International

Vol. 16

Pages: 213-226

ISSN: 1357-5317

Publisher: Springer Nature

Indexing

ISI Web of Knowledge - 5 Citations

Scopus - 8 Citations

Scientific classification

FOS: Social sciences

CORDIS: Social sciences

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-002-NG0

DOI: 10.1057/udi.2011.7

Abstract (EN): Crime and fear of crime are two of the main aspects that can influence, in a negative way, society and the life of urban citizens. In an attempt to approach this complex issue through urban design measures, a new discipline emerged in the 1960/70s, based in particular on the works of Oscar Newman. Today there are several best-practice manuals, which have their limitations and are seldom known or applied. The first part of the article wishes to introduce the nature of the current theoretical debate related to this issue. The second presents an innovative proposal for a more complete, comprehensive and accessible 'best practices' manual addressed to local planning authorities, planning professionals and the public. This presentation is embodied in a case study of a housing estate in Porto, illustrating the potentials and limitations of the application of the manual's checklists and design guidelines. URBAN DESIGN International (2011) 16, 213-226. doi:10.1057/udi.2011.7; published online 29 June 2011

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 14