by Jamie | Sep 8, 2023 | News
Home SAFER SPACES – THE POWER OF FAMILIARITY In the realm of urban planning and design, creating safe public spaces helps to foster vibrant and inclusive communities. While various factors contribute to the safety of these spaces, one aspect that can be...
by Jamie | Sep 8, 2023 | News
Home THE IMPORTANCE OF “EYES ON THE STREET” IN CREATING SAFER SPACES When it comes to creating safer public spaces, one concept that has gained popularity is the idea of “eyes on the street.” Urbanist Jane Jacobs coined this phrase in her book, “The Death and Life of...
by Jamie | Sep 8, 2023 | News
Home ATTRACTIVE STREET DESIGN DOES NOT REQUIRE COMPROMISING ON SAFETY TESTING There’s long been a fundamental tension between installing Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM) measures in public spaces and attractive protective street furniture design. The worrying trend of...
by Jamie | Sep 8, 2023 | News
Home ARE WE DOING ENOUGH TO DESIGN PUBLIC SPACES FOR THE DARK? In the realm of urban planning and design, creating safe public spaces helps to foster vibrant and inclusive communities. While various factors contribute to the safety of these spaces, one aspect that can...