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First published in 2006, as numerous local authorities of European cities invest in the attractiveness of their urban areas in the hope of attracting new inhabitants and economic activities, safety has become a topical subject. Perceived safety is a major factor in a city's attractiveness and fear of crime can have a large impact on location decisions, with ensuing economic consequences. This book examines the role of security in urban development and its local policy implications. Comparing eleven European cities, it analyses how actual and perceived security is evolving, and what the economic, social and spatial consequences are of a changing perceived security. While crime has decreased in eight of the eleven cities, fear of crime has increased in all of them. This book discusses the factors influencing this fear, including the role of the media, the quality and maintenance of the built environment, socio-economic inequality and terrorism.
A timely books that details the concerted effort and integration of new technology it takes to make communities safer for everyone. It’s a basic human right to feel and be safe in your community—where you live, work, and play. But, few people know or understand everything it takes to make this possible, including making high-tech solutions available to local law enforcement and first responders. From fire departments detecting fires within seconds with thermal imaging to police departments detecting gunfire immediately through gunshot detection sensors, technology continues to evolve daily. Even surveillance cameras have taken great strides from the grainy images of years past, and just one camera can make a difference (read about how police identified the Boston Marathon bombers through a department store’s video camera inside!). Safe City teaches the public how to harden targets and protect their homes, businesses, communities, themselves, and their loved ones. It takes a community effort to help reduce and prevent crime, and Safe City answers the questions people have along with pointing out many more that should be asked. “As someone who is politically active, and involved with urban development, this book is like a playbook for mayors, city council, and county commissioners.”—Topher Morrison, author of The Profitable CEO and managing director of Key Person of Influence “Provides a fact-filled insight into community policing . . . This a good read that delivers a solid understanding of the ‘how and why’ of the future of community policing in America.” —Retired Deputy Chief Metro Detroit Police Department
Perceived safety is a major factor in a city's attractiveness and fear of crime can have a large impact on location decisions, with ensuing economic consequences. This book examines the role of security in urban development and its local policy implications. Comparing eleven European cities, it analyses how actual and perceived security is evolving, and what the economic, social and spatial consequences are of a changing perceived security.
Examining the rising interest in quality-of-life offences, anti-social behaviour and incivilities in urban public spaces, this study explores the rising importance of policing, crime control and community safety policies in the context of the ongoing urban restructuring in old-industrial cities. This is achieved through an extensive exploration into the making and remaking of urban spaces in the city of Glasgow. In so doing, this book puts forward a strong and innovative theoretical argument. Framed in a critical Marxist perspective that draws on debates within German-speaking critical theory and Marxism, this study argues for the centrality of human social praxis in our understanding of contemporary cities. It engages with questions over the production of social space, a (fragmented) social totality and human agency, which so far have only received limited attention in Anglo-American debates.
How does a bird experience a city? A backyard? A park? As the world has become more urban, noisier from increased traffic, and brighter from streetlights and office buildings, it has also become more dangerous for countless species of birds. Warblers become disoriented by nighttime lights and collide with buildings. Ground-feeding sparrows fall prey to feral cats. Hawks and other birds-of-prey are sickened by rat poison. These name just a few of the myriad hazards. How do our cities need to change in order to reduce the threats, often created unintentionally, that have resulted in nearly three billion birds lost in North America alone since the 1970s? In The Bird-Friendly City, Timothy Beatley, a longtime advocate for intertwining the built and natural environments, takes readers on a global tour of cities that are reinventing the status quo with birds in mind. Efforts span a fascinating breadth of approaches: public education, urban planning and design, habitat restoration, architecture, art, civil disobedience, and more. Beatley shares empowering examples, including: advocates for “catios,” enclosed outdoor spaces that allow cats to enjoy backyards without being able to catch birds; a public relations campaign for vultures; and innovations in building design that balance aesthetics with preventing bird strikes. Through these changes and the others Beatley describes, it is possible to make our urban environments more welcoming to many bird species. Readers will come away motivated to implement and advocate for bird-friendly changes, with inspiring examples to draw from. Whether birds are migrating and need a temporary shelter or are taking up permanent residence in a backyard, when the environment is safer for birds, humans are happier as well.
Author : Gerda R. Wekerle,Carolyn Whitzman Publisher : New York ; Toronto : Van Nostrand Reinhold Page : 232 pages File Size : 54,9 Mb Release : 1995 Category : Architecture ISBN : UOM:39015035742041
Safe Cities by Gerda R. Wekerle,Carolyn Whitzman Pdf
Ordinary people are natural experts on safety in their own communities. The key to creating a city where people feel safe is to give citizens input into developing safer environments for themselves. This book offers a set of easy-to-follow guidelines - well illustrated with photos - that can be used to improve urban safety. It also includes success stories on the ways that ordinary people, working in partnership with local governments and agencies have taken the initiative to fight back against violent crime in public housing, transit, parks and open places, underground parking, schools, houses and neighbourhoods.
Winner of the American Society of Criminology 2015 Michael J. Hindelang Book Award for the Most Outstanding Contribution to Research in Criminology Since the mid-1990s, the fast-growing suburb of Amherst, NY has been voted by numerous publications as one of the safest places to live in America. Yet, like many of America’s seemingly idyllic suburbs, Amherst is by no means without crime—especially when it comes to adolescents. In America’s Safest City, noted juvenile justice scholar Simon I. Singer uses the types of delinquency seen in Amherst as a case study illuminating the roots of juvenile offending and deviance in modern society. If we are to understand delinquency, Singer argues, we must understand it not just in impoverished areas, but in affluent ones as well. Drawing on ethnographic work, interviews with troubled youth, parents and service providers, and extensive surveys of teenage residents in Amherst, the book illustrates how a suburban environment is able to provide its youth with opportunities to avoid frequent delinquencies. Singer compares the most delinquent teens he surveys with the least delinquent, analyzing the circumstances that did or did not lead them to deviance and the ways in which they confront their personal difficulties, societal discontents, and serious troubles. Adolescents, parents, teachers, coaches and officials, he concludes, are able in this suburban setting to recognize teens’ need for ongoing sources of trust, empathy, and identity in a multitude of social settings, allowing them to become what Singer terms ‘relationally modern’ individuals better equipped to deal with the trials and tribulations of modern life. A unique and comprehensive study, America’s Safest City is a major new addition to scholarship on juveniles and crime in America. Crime, Law and Social Change's special issue on America's Safest City
Management, Technology, and Economic Growth in Smart and Sustainable Cities by Ruiz-Vanoye, Jorge A. Pdf
Rapid urbanization poses significant challenges for cities worldwide, demanding sustainable development solutions. However, traditional city management approaches often struggle to address the complex interplay of economic growth, technology, and environmental considerations. The lack of comprehensive guidance and practical strategies hinders the establishment of smart and sustainable cities, putting long-term urban sustainability and the well-being of present and future generations at risk. Management, Technology, and Economic Growth in Smart and Sustainable Cities provides a timely and essential solution to the intricate challenges faced by urban areas. Edited by renowned academic scholar Jorge Ruiz Vanoye, this book features practical contributions from experts across diverse fields. By leveraging mathematical modeling, artificial intelligence, and advanced technologies, it offers tangible strategies and insights for the optimal management of smart and sustainable cities. Ideal for professionals, researchers, and executives involved in smart and sustainable city development, this book covers key topics such as smart governance, energy, healthcare, transportation, education, farming, industry, environment, and society. It equips readers with practical guidance and innovative solutions, empowering them to navigate the complexities of modern urban management, drive efficient resource utilization, enhance the quality of life, and foster sustainable economic growth.
Building Inclusive Cities by Carolyn Whitzman,Crystal Legacy,Caroline Andrew,Fran Klodawsky,Margaret Shaw,Kalpana Viswanath Pdf
Building on a growing movement within developing countries in Latin America, Africa, and Asia-Pacific, as well as Europe and North America, this book documents cutting edge practice and builds theory around a rights based approach to women’s safety in the context of poverty reduction and social inclusion. Drawing upon two decades of research and grassroots action on safer cities for women and everyone, this book is about the right to an inclusive city. The first part of the book describes the challenges that women face regarding access to essential services, housing security, liveability and mobility. The second part of the book critically examines programs, projects and ideas that are working to make cities safer. Building Inclusive Cities takes a cross-cultural learning perspective from action research occurring throughout the world and translates this research into theoretical conceptualizations to inform the literature on planning and urban management in both developing and developed countries. This book is intended to inspire both thought and action.
Immigration, Asylum, and Sanctuary Cities by Anonim Pdf
Though sanctuary cities have recently become a significant aspect of the immigration debate as a result of the Trump administration's stricter immigration policies, sanctuary cities have existed in America since the 1980s and for centuries in countries around the world. However, the precise definition and legal standing of sanctuary cities in today's context is often foggy. The viewpoints in this volume discuss the timely issue of sanctuary cities from a variety of angles while also exploring the economic, cultural, political, and moral aspects of asylum and immigration.
Smart Cities and the UN SDGs by Anna Visvizi,Raquel Perez del Hoyo Pdf
Smart Cities and the UN's SDGs explores how smart cities initiatives intersect with the global goal of making urbanization inclusive, resilient, and sustainable. Topics explored include digital governance, e-democracy, health care access, public-private partnerships, well-being, and more. Examining smart cities concepts, tools, strategies, and obstacles and their applicability to sustainability, the book exposes key structural problems that cities face and how the imperative of sustainability can bypass them. It shows how smart city technological innovation can boost citizens' well-being, serving as a key reference for those seeking to make sense of the issues and challenges of smart cities and SDGs. Includes numerous case studies from around the world Features interdisciplinary insights from academic and practitioner experts Offers an extensive literature review
1. Empowerment – Safety Mechanism for Women, 2. Safety Planning and Designing Mechanisms to Combat Gender Based Violence, 3. Identification of Forms of Abuse and Abusers – A Safety Mechanism for Women, 4. An Analysis of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, 5. Generation Safety Rights of College Students, 6. Contacts of Social Networking Sites on Women’s Self Defense, 7. Knowledge of Women’s Self-Defense and Self-Protection, 8. Study on Girl Child Abuse: Chennai, 9. Forms of Abuse, 10. Enhancement of Safety and Security of Women, 11. Study on the Prevalence of Domestic Violence Against Women in Kothavalchavadi Slum, Chennai, 12. Some Insights into Gender Inequality in the Indian Labour Marketm, 13. Strategies for Enhancing Women’s Safety in Public Spaces, 14. Influence of Self Defense Programme for Adolescent Girls, 15. Violation of Child Rights by Deviant Parents in the Slums and Protective Mechanisms, 16. Sexual Harassment of Women in Sports, 17. Rape Victimization: Consequences, Preventive Approach and Restorative Justice Perspective, 18. Girl Students’ Safety Rights Practices in Co-Education Colleges, 19. Violence Against Women, 20. Domestic Violence and Abuse Against Women in India – An Overview, 21. Women’s Safety in Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, 22. Socialization and Securing Children: An Analysis, 23. Empower Women to Rebuild Society, 24. Preventing Gender-Based Violence Through Safety and Security Mechanism, 25. Protection of Working Women Rights - Constitution Provisions and Judicial Approaches, 26. Assisted Reproductive Technology Abuse in Gestational Surrogacy, 27. Need of Life Skill Education for Adolescent Girls, 28. Violence Against Dalit Women: A Study in Selected District of Tamilnadu, 29. Health and Social Consequences of Violence Against Women and Girls, 30. A Study on Women Empowerment and Self-Help Group with Reference to Madurai District, 31. Aspects of Women Empowerment, 32. Protecting Women with Disabilities From Violence in India, 33. Gender Issues: The Role of Women in Agricultural Sector, 34. Women Workers and Perceptions of the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act in India, 35. Forms of Abuse of Women Village Panchayat Presidents, 36. An Intelligent Security System for Violence Against Women in Public Places, 37. Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, 38. Consequences of Abuse Leading to Violence in Women and Child – An Analytical Review, 39. Social Exclusion of Differently – Abled Women, 40. Harassment of Women in Public Spaces: Three Case Studies, 41. Socio-Economic Empowerment of Tribal Women – An Indian Perspective, 42. Protect Female Children From Abuse, 43. Safety and Security Needs of Girl Children, 44. Women Tackling Violence in Public Places, 45. Building Safe and Inclusive Cities For Women and Girls, 46. Buildng a Safety Strategy for Women and Girls, 47. Violence Against Women, 48. The Upshot of Sky Yoga Intervention on Emotional Stability and Integrity Among Adolescence at NPTC, 49. Strategies for Adolescent Reproductive Health in India, 50. The Need for Safety and Security of Adolescent Girls in Public Spaces with Special Reference to Ponmalaipatti Area of Tiruchirappalli District, 51. Women Entrepreneurship in India: Challenges and Problems, 52. A Study on the Harassment of Kulal Beedi Rolling Women in Day-to-Day Life and Defence Mechanism, 53. Safety and Security Needs of Women and Girls in Public Spaces, 54. Analysis of Commonly Identifiable Traits and Styles Amongst the 50 Most Powerful Women in Global Business, 55. Preventing Bias in Implementing Women Development Prorammes, 56. A Study on Safety and Security of Women Employees in Information Technology Sector: A Sociological Perspective, 57. Planning and Designing Mechanism for Women at WorkPlace.
Urban Affairs by Caroline Andrew,Katherine A. Graham,Susan D. Phillips Pdf
Issues of urban policy are increasingly complex and important. Whether considered from a social, demographic, or economic perspective, Canada is overwhelmingly an urban nation and healthy, prosperous cities are the key to its well-being. What then, is our national policy toward urban affairs? In Urban Affairs leading experts in a variety of disciplines explore this question. Canada's last experience with national urban policy-making was in the 1970s. The authors focus on what has happened since, exploring how both city-regions and ideas about the urban policy-making process have changed. The authors also examine both the past and present roles of the federal government, and what it can and should do in the future. Contributors include Caroline Andrew, Paul Born (Tamarack Institute for Community Engagement, Cambridge), Kenneth Cameron (FCIP, Policy and Planning, Greater Vancouver Regional District), W. Michael Fenn, (Ontario Deputy Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing), Pierre Filion (University of Waterloo), Katherine Graham, Pierre Hamel (Université de Montréal), Christopher Leo (University of Winnipeg), Barbara Levine (World University Service of Canada), Sherilyn MacGregor (PhD, Environmental Studies, York University), Warren Magnusson (University of Victoria), Beth Moore Milroy (Ryerson University), Merle Nicholds (former Mayor of Kanata), Evelyn Peters (University of Saskatchewan), Susan Phillips, Valerie Preston (York University), Andrew Sancton (University of Western Ontario), Lisa Shaw (Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives), Enid Slack (Enid Slack Consulting Inc.), Sherri Torjman (Caledon Institute of Social Policy), Carolyn Whitzman (doctoral candidate, School of Geography and Geology, McMaster University), David Wolfe (University of Toronto), and Madeleine Wong (University of Wisconsin).
Cities' Identity Through Architecture and Arts by Anna Catalani,Zeinab Nour,Antonella Versaci,Dean Hawkes,Hocine Bougdah,Adolf Sotoca,Mahmoud Ghoneem,Ferdinando Trapani Pdf
Every city has its unique and valuable identity, this identity is revealed through its physical and visual form, it is seen through the eyes of its residents and users. The city develops over time, and its identity evolves with it. Reflecting the rapid and constant changes the city is subjected to, Architecture and Arts, is the embodiment of the cultural, historical, and economical characteristics of the city. This conference was dedicated to the investigation of the different new approaches developed in Architecture and Contemporary arts. It has focused on the basis of urban life and identities. This volume provides discussions on the examples and tendencies in dealing with urban identities as well as the transformation of cities and urban cultures mentioned in terms of their form, identity, and their current art. Contemporary art, when subjected to experiments, continues to be produced in various directions, to be consumed and to put forward new ideas. Art continuously renews itself, from new materials to different means of communication, from interactive works to computer games, from new approaches to perceptional paradigms and problems of city and nature of the millennium. This is an Open Access ebook, and can be found on www.taylorfrancis.com.