Parks

Overview

There are five main design principles in the CPTED model for parks:

1. Natural Surveillance
2. Natural Access Control
3. Territoriality
4. Maintenance
5. Program Support

Articles

Designing against crime: Time spent at the drafting table can make parks and green spaces safer (Listed as Article #2 on the “Crime Prevention Primer” page.)

The Four Cornerstones of a Good Park

What Role Can Design Play in Creating Safer Parks?

PPC Master List of Design & Planning Publications

The Trust for Public Land (pdf)

Designing trouble away: Palm trees and Jogging Paths Pave way for Subtle Security (Example of CPTED Principles Used for Anti-Terrorism)

Vandal-Proof Your Park Abstract

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The Coyote Alamitos Canal The Coyote-Alamitos Canal along Tulare Hill and the Santa Teresa Hills between Coyote Creek and Alamitos Creek in South San Jose, California

The Trust For Public Land

Designing trouble away: Palm trees and Jogging Paths Pave way for Subtle Security. (Physical Security). - Journal, Magazine, Article, Periodical

A Community Based Approach to Preventing Childhood Drowning

CDC: ACES — Active Community Environments Initiative Importance of Physical Activity, Recommendations, Measuring Intensity, Getting Started, Components, Terms, Strength Training for Older Adults

Ref: Publications & Research - National Recreation and Park Association

Ref: Parks & Recreation::Archives - National Recreation and Park Association

Ref: Role of Landscapes in Crime Protection

Project for Public Spaces, a nonprofit urban planning and design organization, improves parks plazas civic squares transportation markets public buildings and architecture to build livable communities has the following:

• What Role Can Design Play in Creating Safer Parks?
• Eleven Principles
• Good Places
• Top 12 Public Squares in the U.S. and Canada
• Ref: PPS Links
• Ref: Design & Planning