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The importance of safety and security in urban space
Corresponding Author(s) : Kamil Kiełek
Humanities & Social Sciences Reviews,
Vol. 10 No. 6 (2022): November
Abstract
Purpose of the study: This article presents the main determinants of security and safety in the public space of the city. The main objective is to examine the importance of security in the public area of the city and to discuss how it can be achieved.
Methodology: In the article was used a literature review mainly on the urban public area as one of the most critical aspects of the city. "Desk research" is the method that was used to analyze.
Main findings: From the considerations, the urban public space can be a place of excellent security or an area of crime and fear. Key factors affecting safety in urban public regions are visibility and design.
Application of the study: This rticle refers to the behavior of citizens in urban spaces. As more and more hackers attack both companies and individuals, everyone needs to take the necessary precautions. The use of aids such as cameras and lighting can help to warn residents of possible hazards. Article's content may be helpful for residents to work together to create a safer environment.
Originality/Novelty of the study: Safety and security must never be compromised in public places in the city. Aspects of public space are an essential part of life and must be secure for safety and well-being. The reasons for applying precautions in urban areas in this article suggest that security should not be neglected, as it can lead to large-scale accidents and tragedies in the absence of adequate safety measures. This article may stimulate further research and study in the field of public security and contribute to other interesting scientific contributions on the subject.
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- Beqaj, B. (2016). Public Space, public interest and Challenges of Urban Transformation. IFAC-Papers online, 49(29), 320-324. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ifacol.2016.11.087 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ifacol.2016.11.087
- Kacharo, D., Teshome, E., & Woltamo, T. (2022). Safety and security of women and girls in public transport. Urban, Planning and Transport Research, 10(1), 1-19. https://doi.org/10.1080/21650020.2022.2027268 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/21650020.2022.2027268
- Lee, S. (2021). The safety of public space: urban design guidelines for neighborhood park planning. Journal Of Urbanism: International Research on Placemaking and Urban Sustainability, 15(2), 222-240. https://doi.org/10.1080/17549175.2021.1887323 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/17549175.2021.1887323
- Lekareva, N., & Zaslavskaya, A. (2018). New meaning of urban public spaces. Urban Construction and Architecture, 8(2), 130-134. https://doi.org/10.17673/Vestnik.2018.02.22 DOI: https://doi.org/10.17673/Vestnik.2018.02.22
- Martinez, P. (2019). Challenges for ensuring the security, safety, and sustainability of outer space activities. Journal Of Space Safety Engineering, 6(2), 65-68. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsse.2019.05.001 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsse.2019.05.001
- Minton, A. (2018). The Paradox of Safety and Fear: Security in Public Space. Architectural Design, 88(3), 84-91. https://doi.org/10.1002/ad.2305 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/ad.2305
- Navarrete-Hernandez, P., Vetro, A., & Concha, P. (2021). Building safer public spaces: Exploring gender difference in the perception of safety in public space through urban design interventions. Landscape And Urban Planning, 214, 104180. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.landurbplan.2021.104180 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.landurbplan.2021.104180
- Svensdotter, A., & Guaralda, M. (2018). Dangerous Safety or Safely Dangerous. Perception of safety and self-awareness in public space. The Journal Of Public Space, 3(1), 75-92. https://doi.org/10.5204/jps.v3i1.319 DOI: https://doi.org/10.5204/jps.v3i1.319
References
Beqaj, B. (2016). Public Space, public interest and Challenges of Urban Transformation. IFAC-Papers online, 49(29), 320-324. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ifacol.2016.11.087 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ifacol.2016.11.087
Kacharo, D., Teshome, E., & Woltamo, T. (2022). Safety and security of women and girls in public transport. Urban, Planning and Transport Research, 10(1), 1-19. https://doi.org/10.1080/21650020.2022.2027268 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/21650020.2022.2027268
Lee, S. (2021). The safety of public space: urban design guidelines for neighborhood park planning. Journal Of Urbanism: International Research on Placemaking and Urban Sustainability, 15(2), 222-240. https://doi.org/10.1080/17549175.2021.1887323 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/17549175.2021.1887323
Lekareva, N., & Zaslavskaya, A. (2018). New meaning of urban public spaces. Urban Construction and Architecture, 8(2), 130-134. https://doi.org/10.17673/Vestnik.2018.02.22 DOI: https://doi.org/10.17673/Vestnik.2018.02.22
Martinez, P. (2019). Challenges for ensuring the security, safety, and sustainability of outer space activities. Journal Of Space Safety Engineering, 6(2), 65-68. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsse.2019.05.001 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsse.2019.05.001
Minton, A. (2018). The Paradox of Safety and Fear: Security in Public Space. Architectural Design, 88(3), 84-91. https://doi.org/10.1002/ad.2305 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/ad.2305
Navarrete-Hernandez, P., Vetro, A., & Concha, P. (2021). Building safer public spaces: Exploring gender difference in the perception of safety in public space through urban design interventions. Landscape And Urban Planning, 214, 104180. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.landurbplan.2021.104180 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.landurbplan.2021.104180
Svensdotter, A., & Guaralda, M. (2018). Dangerous Safety or Safely Dangerous. Perception of safety and self-awareness in public space. The Journal Of Public Space, 3(1), 75-92. https://doi.org/10.5204/jps.v3i1.319 DOI: https://doi.org/10.5204/jps.v3i1.319