Crime Near Greenspaces (10-25-22)
Ogletree and colleagues found lower crime levels in areas near greenspaces.
Ogletree and colleagues found lower crime levels in areas near greenspaces.
Johnson and Jabbari link the overt presence of school security systems to lower academic performance.
Neuroscientists have established how design can encourage people to feel safe in a building. Applying researchers’ findings to develop “feel-secure” spaces boosts the mental and physical health of individuals, groups, and societies.
Pappas reviews a wide range of research related to road traffic safety.
Neuroscientists have developed a rich and nuanced understanding of how design can encourage us to act in ways that our societies value. Applying what investigators have learned makes life just a little bit (or a lot) better for us all.
Consider greenery, trash cans . . .
Think beyond graffiti
Siting to cut violence
Sanciangco and colleagues investigated links between urban design and crime.
Features fostering friendliness