Crime prevention through urban design and planning in the smart city era
Purpose The purpose of this study is to analyse the nexus between Crime Prevention through Urban Design and Planning (CP-UDP) and e-participation in urban planning, with the idea that a comprehensive planning approach is needed in order to have effective safe cities. Design/methodology/approach This study relies on some European case studies on CP-UDP learned by the European Cooperation in Science and Technology (EU COST) Action TU1203 and on a personal research experience focused on CPTED and its potential development in Italy – which was based on literature review and interviews with key informants. Findings CP-UDP, as a proactive and potentially effective crime prevention strategy plays an important role in order to implement safer cities. Information and communications technology (ICT) can provide a valuable tool to enhance participatory planning. The thesis supported in this paper is that through the widespread of e-participation in urban planning is possible to implement safer cities if a comprehensive planning approach is applied and Italy has already made its first steps forward this direction. Originality/value The smart city concept pervades contemporary urban studies, supported by European policies, according to the logic that the use of ICT could contribute to sustainable development in its various dimensions. A new-generation CP-UDP focused on e-participation may enhance safer cities.
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2016
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Authors: | Chiodi, Sarah Isabella |
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Journal of Place Management and Development. - Emerald Group Publishing Limited, ISSN 1753-8343, ZDB-ID 2421628-8. - Vol. 9.2016, 2, p. 137-152
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Publisher: |
Emerald Group Publishing Limited |
Subject: | Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) | Crime Prevention through Urban Design and Planning (CP-UDP) | E-participation | Smart cities |
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