CPTED Advanced Flashcards
What are some examples of park design that could influence abnormal behavior in a park
1- Poor lighting
2- confusing layout
3- areas of concealment / ambush points
What is the single most requested physical design modification in parks?
Lighting
What design elements are positive influences in park design?
- focal points (clearly visible)
- signage (that directs people)
- lighting (that directs movements at night)
What should be done in designing a park to reduce the feeling of isolation?
- place park in area near housing = surveillance
- place comfort stations in major circulation areas
- place call boxes in visible areas
Park lighting should illuminate:
A- potential hiding places - yes
B- movement paths - yes
C- escape routes - yes
When making lighting recommendations what must be avoided?
- glare
- and light trespass
Who coined the phrase CPTED?
C. Ray Jeffries
What should comfort station design include ?
- opportunity for natural surveillance
- consider landscaping
- include fixtures and lighting
A majority of park safety issues can be addressed with the implementation of what?
Maintenance plan
What should you consider when designing lighting and other security components for parks open at night ?
- prior history of crime in park
- prior history of crime in neighborhood
- social and cultural conditions
Where security and safety is an issue for parking facilities at parks, what light source provides excellent color rendering and increase witness potential ?
LED
Can CDL and HID lamps create a health risk coat or for the environment when improperly disposed of or damaged ?
Yes, because of mercury
Under the CPTED model what is the primary and secondary purpose of lighting ?
1 - illumination of human activity
2- security
What is the quality or characteristics by which one color is distinguished from another ?
Hue
Can our response to color influence is both psychologically and physically?
Yes
According to researchers, do people experience measurable short term physical reactions to color
Yes
Public art is effective when it’s incorporated as a design strategy and acts as a catalyst for generating activity ?
True, it is an activity generator
What are the benefits of incorporating public art?
- sense of place
- foster civic pride
- enrich urban space
What are the goals of a public art program?
- oversee art collection
- enhance physical environment w/ art work
- include participation by local artist in the area