Design-led solution for curbing crime: The case study of a major entertainment precinct in Perth, Western Australia

Authors/Creators

Emil E. Jonescu, Edith Cowan UniversityFollow
Oluwole A. Olatunji
Jason Foo

Abstract

This research is built around extant theories on crime prevention through environmental design. An extensive observational appraisal of Northbridge, Perth’s premier entertainment precinct was undertaken, using an adaptation of Jan Gehl’s Quality Criteria research methodology. This involves an assessment matrix for evaluating urban space for protection, comfort and enjoyment. Moreover, the research employed an iterative design-led process, embedding affordance and surveillance principles into an urban design proposition for the case study precinct. Features of the proposed solution include design elements that were identified to dissuade impact, frequency and severity of criminal activities.

RAS ID

51913

Document Type

Journal Article

Date of Publication

2023

School

School of Arts and Humanities

Copyright

subscription content

Publisher

Taylor & Francis

Comments

Jonescu, E. E., Olatunji, O. A., & Foo, J. (2023). Design-led solution for curbing crime: the case study of a major entertainment precinct in Perth, Western Australia. Journal of Urban Design, 28(1), 66-94.

https://doi.org/10.1080/13574809.2022.2081139

Recommended Citation

Jonescu, E. E., Olatunji, O. A., & Foo, J. (2023). Design-led solution for curbing crime: The case study of a major entertainment precinct in Perth, Western Australia. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/13574809.2022.2081139