The idea came to me several years ago because of some close relationships with artists and a few of them who did residencies in other places. I began to think about how the idea might work in my field of work – CPTED and our built environment. And so, the initial cast was formed. To […]
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What’s Your Story?
There is no question that storytelling has always been intriguing and especially as children. It’s become a bit of a phenomenon as of late with more and more people offering storytelling workshops. It seems rather fitting then that our upcoming conference theme is – CPTED Success Stories. In keeping with that idea I would like […]
CPTED – Above and Beyond
As practitioners of any kind, we can always tap into our creativity and explore other modalities that support our work. To pigeonhole ourselves limits the untapped potential for the work we do in our communities. There is no better way to reduce our limitations than to seek out new ways of doing business by improving […]
Applying Environmental Criminology to Optimize Safe, Functional Utilization of Public Alley Spaces
Key Issues and Measures to Improve Safety and Functionality The whole issue of achieving safety within urban alley environments has long been an intriguing challenge for me throughout my career as a planner, most notably as it relates to my work within the law enforcement profession. Alleys exist in many Ontario and Canadian communities, particularly […]
Applying CPTED to Achieve Safer and More Functionally Comfortable Residential Properties
The application of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) is a proven approach to enhancing residential environments in relation to safety and security. With a focus on a detailed examination of prevailing physical conditions, the primary goal is the optimization of comfort and social well-being of individuals and families who reside there. According to renowned […]