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Designing Safer, More Vibrant Entertainment Districts: Why CPTED Matters
Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego, Ca Every great city has a place where people naturally gather — the blocks filled with music, food, nightlife, and energy. These entertainment districts are where communities come alive. But vibrant nightlife also comes with unique challenges, and keeping these areas safe, welcoming, and economically strong requires more than good intentions. It requires intentional design. That’s where CPTED comes in. What Is CPTED? CPTED — Crime Prevention Throug
Joell McNew
Mar 273 min read


Embracing Innovation: U.S. Mayors Adding Interactive Kiosks to Enhance City Safety and Connectivity, and Should Be Considered for Higher Education Campuses as Well
In cities across the United States, mayors continuously seek innovative solutions to improve public safety, promote local businesses, and...
Joell McNew
Jan 23, 20253 min read


Enhancing Urban Safety with Bollards and CPTED
In response to the recent terroristic event in New Orleans, where a vehicle was tragically used to attack innocent people on the bustling...
Joell McNew
Jan 3, 20254 min read


Creating Safe and Welcoming Higher Education Campuses: The Role of Wayfinding and CPTED
As the world advances and evolves, one thing remains constant: the need for safety and security. This is especially true on higher...
Joell McNew
May 14, 20242 min read
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