Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (4/4) Things to consider when designing safer spaces: 4. Maintenance Keep trees and shrubs trimmed back from windows, doors and walkways. Keep shrubs trimmed to 3 feet and prune lower branches of trees up to 7 feet to maintain clear visibility. Use exterior lighting at night and keep it in working order. Enforce restrictions as disregard of these issues make a site appear uncared for and less secure. Maintain signs and fencing and remove graffiti promptly. Maintain parking areas to high standards without potholes or trash. Milieu/Management Interaction between neighbours is vital to the awareness of persons and activities in the area. Management may need to create opportunities for neighbours to get to know one another. If security systems are utilized, ensure all employees and other authorized persons are familiar with the security system to avoid false alarms. Set operating hours to coincide with those of neighbouring businesses. Avoid shifts and situations where only one employee is present. Fully illuminate interior spaces. Business associations should work together to promote shopper and business safety and the appearance of safety. Source: infosectoday/Articles/CPTED.htm
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