The contribution of architecture must go through a critical analysis of the urban layout where the buildings are located and point out the responsibility of the architect and urban planner in the act … [Read more...] about Architecture and crime, what is the relationship?
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Communities should embrace crime prevention through environmental design
It seems that there is no shortage of challenges facing communities these days, including the pandemic and opioid crisis, homelessness, and a rise in certain types of crime. In 1999 I was introduced … [Read more...] about Communities should embrace crime prevention through environmental design
CPTED in a Post Pandemic World
While no one can definitively tell you how the world is likely to change post pandemic, I do have a few thoughts and suggestions to share. While, I am highly skeptical that things born of the … [Read more...] about CPTED in a Post Pandemic World
Creating Healthy and Safe Communities Event
Fall is looking bright and with it comes new opportunities to collaborate with others and make a difference in our communities. Earlier this year I had the privilege of getting involved with the … [Read more...] about Creating Healthy and Safe Communities Event
A New Path Forward – Full Spectrum CPTED
Our Victoria-based company is dedicated to improving safety, well-being and quality of life in communities. It's always a pleasure sharing our expertise beyond British Columbia. It's all about … [Read more...] about A New Path Forward – Full Spectrum CPTED
This Story has a Process… all it needs is a Cast (An Essay on CPTED Community of Practice)
Intensifying homelessness crises have been feeding major conversations in Greater Victoria, as they have more and more elsewhere in Canada. Angry social and news media debates swing from the … [Read more...] about This Story has a Process… all it needs is a Cast (An Essay on CPTED Community of Practice)
More on CPTED & Planning Decisions in Cities
Last December I wrote about the Salvation Army Mega-Shelter that was approved by the City of Ottawa, it continues to be of interest. I had been lecturing there at the time and decided to attend the … [Read more...] about More on CPTED & Planning Decisions in Cities
A Capital Lesson on Collaboration
I recently traveled to Ottawa to lecture at the 2017 RPIC Real Property National Workshop. My presentation was similar to one I will do for my own community in Victoria, BC this coming March. It was … [Read more...] about A Capital Lesson on Collaboration
Placemaking – At the Heart of the Matter
Is it feasible that placemaking can be at the heart of everything we build? Of course it can - and, first we need to understand its importance and why it's so integral. When it comes to the built … [Read more...] about Placemaking – At the Heart of the Matter
More Prevention less Police
With 2016 well underway I'm reminded of how much work we still have ahead of us. While there is no question we are making some great progress - many municipalities continue to struggle with issues … [Read more...] about More Prevention less Police