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
City streets, parks, and cityscapes are expanded of locations where ____________ could be woven into the building design
Public art
Temporary public art in a plaza or atrium may bring additional pedestrian activity to the site and lead to an increase in what?
Natural Surveillance
In Florida, security surveys are protected from public disclosure under Florida statue 281.301 except _________ site reviews
CPTED site reviews
What are the 3 D’s of CPTED?
1- design
2- Designation
3- definition
In preparing a CPTED Security survey, it is recommended that you include a _______ year historical crime analysis.
5 year
In reviewing CPTED security surveys, there are 3 different types of security?
1- organized
2- mechanical
3- natural
Are “user interviews” an important component of CPTED security review? Why?
Yes ******* why ?
Under the CPTED model transition zones are used to separate what areas?
- public
- semi-public
- private
When CPTED strategies cannot be applied should physical security applications be considered ?
Yes,
- physical security
- target hardening
CPTED builds on what 4 strategies ?
1- natural surveillance
2- natural access control
3- territorial Reinforcement
4- maintenance
Will CPTED strategies ever conflict with physical security principles?
Yes.
What are some examples of natural barriers ?
- lake
- trees
- steep terrain
In using an electronic access system what are two viable biometrics optics ?
- finger prints
- iris
Is the use of CCTV as a security feature best applied alongside other security measure ?
Yes
According to CPTED principles, depending upon purely conventional physical security measures to correct objectionable behavior have limitations ?
Yes
Is CCTV a form of natural surveillance ?
False, no
What does a CPTED analysis of a building evaluate?
- core design of building
- Short comings of physical environment
- blind hallways
Planners, architects, and landscape designers play an important role in identifying and implementing :
- asset protection : yes
- land use: yes
- orientation of building : yes
- landscaping and parking : yes
Is way finding an important element of design?
Yes
Building orientation refers to what 3 distinctive characteristics?
1 - spacial relationships to the site
2 - orientation relative to the sun
3 - vertical or horizontal aspect to the ground
What are factors that affect school safety?
- adjoining neighborhood
- presence of gangs or outsiders
- traffic patterns for vehicles and pedestrians
Is clustering a way to enhance surveillance opportunities while mitigating views into the building ?
Yes , increases natural surveillance
To maximize natural surveillance, should you consider the placement of common areas?
Yes
Should “line of site” in hallways and areas requiring supervision be considered in order to increase natural surveillance?
Yes
When conducting CPTED security survey of a school you should focus on which. Elements ?
1- site accessibility
2- circulation management of pedestrian and vehicle traffic
3- territorial definition
Is the environment of the surrounding neighborhood of a school a critical factor in maintaining a safe school ?
Yes
Is it a CPTED concept to place the main Office at the front of a school where staff will have a clear view of the entryway ?
Yes
When recommending park lighting, what must you consider ?
- uniformity
- brightness
- glare
Should every CPTED security survey contain a disclaimer ?
Yes
