Imagine a world where the very design of our neighbourhoods and public spaces serves as a shield against crime. This is the essence of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design, or CPTED for short. CPTED is a concept that underscores the pivotal role landscape professionals, together with law enforcement, have in shaping secure and resilient environments. I’m honoured to be joined by Constable Matthew Hunt, the CPTED coordinator for the Ottawa Police Service, and in this conversation, we unravel the intricate relationship between landscape design and crime prevention, explore the principles of CPTED and uncover practical strategies for landscape and horticulture professionals, like you, to become true guardians of our communities

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Design safe surroundings - Crime Prevention Ottawa
CPTED Canada
The International CPTED Association (ICA) - North America
Green Cities Foundation
Communities in Bloom
CPTED Books recommended by Cst. Matt Hunt
21st Century Security And Cpted: Designing For Critical Infrastructure Protection And Crime Prevention by Randall I. Atlas
Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design by Timothy Crowe
The Complete Guide To Physical Security by Paul R. Baker, Daniel J. Benny
The Death And Life Of Great American Cities: 50th Anniversary Edition by Jane Jacobs