Reading Assignment for Section 4.2: Environmental Design (CPTED)
Read the following subsection from our online textbook: Section 4.2: Environmental Design (CPTED).
What You Will Learn
In this section, you will learn about Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) and its four main principles. You’ll explore strategies to enhance natural surveillance, such as improving lighting and creating clear sightlines. You’ll also learn how to implement natural access control to guide movement and restrict unauthorized access. Additionally, you’ll understand the importance of territorial reinforcement in fostering a sense of ownership and community pride. Finally, you’ll discover the role of maintenance and management in preventing crime and enhancing the appeal of public spaces.
Student Learning Outcomes for Section 4.2
- SLO 1: Define CPTED and explain its four main principles.
- SLO 2: Describe strategies to enhance natural surveillance, such as improving lighting and creating clear sightlines.
- SLO 3: Explain how natural access control can be implemented to guide movement and restrict unauthorized access.
- SLO 4: Discuss the importance of territorial reinforcement in creating a sense of ownership and community pride.
- SLO 5: Describe the role of maintenance and management in preventing crime and enhancing the appeal of public spaces.
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