Urban Planning for City Leaders - Cities Alliance

Urban planning for city leadersHow to makea city saferLack of safety can be harmful to a city in many ways. Crime hassignificant socio-economic costs because it puts off investorsand tourists, it inhibits local entrepreneurial spirit and damagessocial cohesion. Although violence in a city is a multidimensionalphenomenon, there is evidence that poor urban designdecisions result in a poor physical environment, which mayincrease crime. Making crime prevention a priority in theagendas across municipal departments may make a significantdifference and coordinated policy and action in spatial planning,transport and urban design in particular can reduce fear, crimeand violence.116