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The Present and Future of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design

  • Journal of Knowledge Information Technology and Systems
  • Abbr : JKITS
  • 2014, 9(1), pp.125-133
  • Publisher : Korea Knowledge Information Technology Society
  • Research Area : Interdisciplinary Studies > Interdisciplinary Research
  • Published : February 28, 2014

Lee, Do Sun 1

1신라대학교

Accredited

ABSTRACT

Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design through environmental design is written in an acronym, 'CPTED' and this concept is a new strategy and philosophy in the field of crime prevention, which is a consilience technology and strategy applying appropriate designs and drawing the reduction in quantity of crime, criminal intents and fear of crime through efficient changes in environments to ultimately develop a positive sense of community and enhance the level of quality of life. Currently, South Korea applies this to the actual urban planning and architectural field along with academic research and carries out convergence research and collaboration with Criminology, Police Science, Architecture, Urban Planning and Psychological approach, and various fields of lighting, landscaping and color. Especially, its effectiveness as an alternative for the reduction of local residents’ fear of crime and the control and reduction of potential crime opportunities is being verified through related studies, and grafted on New City Development Project and Urban Restoration Field, it contributes to enhancing ultimate quality of life. This study attempts to examine the concept and significance of CPTED and its related laws and analyze the status of its introduction in South Korea, guidelines and instructions in order to study its value as an effective crime prevention policy in the future.

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