Benefits of CPTED
CPTED benifits for Community residents, Municipal Leadership, Law Enforcement, Business Leaders and Planners/Architects.
Community residents will have
- Opportunities to play meaningful roles in community crime prevention
- Improved sense of security and quality of life through reduced fear of crime
- Fewer crimes committed in neighborhoods, fewer victimizations of residents
- Increased interaction among residents and stronger neighborhood bonds
- New crime prevention and problem-solving skills and enhanced knowledge of city government agencies and other resources
Municipal leadership will see
- Less crime in neighborhoods and business areas
- Improved perception of safety and livability in public areas and neighborhoods
- Enhanced consideration of public safety in planning, development, and redevelopment projects
Law enforcement will benefit from
- Sustainable links with planning, development, code enforcement, and other local agencies
- Clarification and action on neighborhood priorities related to crime and quality of life
- Opportunities to play meaningful roles in community crime prevention
- New crime prevention and problem-solving initiatives
Business leaders/owners will gain
- Safer locations that are more attractive to customers and employees
- Enhanced problem-solving partnerships with local government and community members
Planners/architects will gain
- A greater role in designing the environment; CPTED is recognized as an acceptable component of LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) or Green Building
- A holistic approach to the development and planning process
Specialized sessions can include
- Multifamily housing
- New housing and retail development
- Parks and other public spaces
- Public parking garages and decks
- Schools and churches
- Youth involvement with CPTED
