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035 _a(Sirsi) u120272
100 _aConnolly, P
245 4 _aThe human deterrent
260 _c2002
490 _aRegeneration and Renewal
_v4 October 2002, 16-17(2)
520 _aDiscusses crime prevention tools in town centres and argues that CCTV cameras are less effective than originally thought. Suggests that designing town centres that enable the self-policing effect of the public is the answer to improving community safety. Highlights a number of design measures to achieve crime reduction such as terraced housing, wide pavements, open pedestrian space and street lighting. In contrast, transport interchanges and cash machines next to bus stops and fast food outlets are thought to attract criminals.
590 _aABS
650 _aCRIME PREVENTION
650 _aCCTV
650 _aURBAN DESIGN
650 _aTOWN CENTRES
650 _aPEDESTRIANS
650 _aSTREET LIGHTING
690 _aREGENERATION
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