A study on the development of crime prevention (CPTED) according to city characteristics - Focused on Geumgok-dong, Namyangju-si -

Abstract

(Background and Purpose) Securing the pedestrian environment and stability in the street space in the city is an important factor and essential condition to improve the quality of life of residents. Recently, the CPTED concept was applied in new towns and it shows that some degree of prevention had an effect on crime. However, relatively alienated or ramshackle areas remain exposed to crime in the old town. According to local governments, street environment creation, urban regeneration, and public design projects applying CPTED. But post-management and aesthetics were problems due to thoughtless installing. Therefore, this paper suggests presenting a plan for efficient and sustainable environmental design. (Method) Method of the study, we examine the recent precedent cases of crime prevention design and their effects and the main theories through related documents and reports. Next, by analyzing the environmental factors via the crime characteristics from the crime status and statistical data in the target site, the cause is removed and supplemented, and a design strategy that effectively applies the CPTED factors is devised and an execution plan is established. (Results) The crime prevention design strategy is composed of five elements of “CPTED basic elements (natural monitoring, access control, territorial reinforcement, activity reinforcement, maintenance)” to improve street environments tailored to the spatial characteristics of each alley. First, in the closed space with a narrow view, one of the major causes of juvenile crimes and various misdemeanor crimes, it increases the visibility and the floating population through induce natural monitoring to reduce the incidence of crime. Second, it aims to strengthen activities and territoriality by giving residents a sense of responsibility for space and inducing proper use by deploying suitable facilities and improving the street environment. Third, in the blind spot, CCTVs combined with emergency bells are arranged to control access from criminals. As CPTED-related technologies have recently developed, we plan to use CCTV and lighting, which incorporate technologies. Fourth, considering the post-management, which is one of the biggest problems in the existing, installation of facilities that are vulnerable to damage or the technique of painting on buildings or walls (fences) are minimized and semi-permanent LED lighting and rigid space and facility plans are organized. (Conclusions) Crime prevention cannot be solved with only a defensive design. First of all, if a pleasant urban environment is provided, the residents feel safe and lead a high-quality life. Therefore, the CPTED design of this study is expected to establish itself as an element that can further enhance the brand of cities by improving the urban landscape and changing to a safe environment even in old small and medium-sized towns.