Belfast·SPG005 Placemaking and Urban Design·Page 35
Natural surveillance through design features
Natural surveillance can be enhanced by providing windows, balconies, and higher density living arrangements designed appropriately. Inclusive design with carefully placed tree planting and landscaped buffers can make spaces safe and welcoming while defining public and private areas.
Natural surveillance can be enhanced by providing additional opportunities for eyes on the street. Balconies and higher density living can encourage this when designed appropriately. Inclusive design can make spaces safe and welcoming for people, including carefully placed tree planting and landscaped buffers within public streets in order to separate different modes of active transport and also along the edge of public and private spaces so as to help define these areas.
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