Creating Safe Sidewalk For Crime Prevention The Case Of Amce Area Addis Ababa

Safety is one of the most critical factors affecting the quality of sidewalk. Sidewalk usersrnreliably recognize their risks from crime to be significantly high, discouraging many fromrnusing sidewalk. Study aims to create safe sidewalk to prevent crime the case of AMCE arearnin Addis Ababa. Its analysis and propose was based on the primary and secondary data ofrnthe case study. The secondary data was collected from the concerned agencies and relatedrnreferences. However, primary data has been generated and analyzed with the help ofrnsurveys.rnThe findings of the study illustrates that crime has significant correlation with the builtrnenvironment along sidewalk and sidewalk. Physical design can shape human behavior forrnthe better. Built environment along sidewalk and sidewalk have an impact on fear and crimerninfluence wellbeing, particularly through restrictions on movement. Studies of the result showrnthat the main causes of sidewalk safety problems included: low prospect, high refuge, highrnroundedness, lack different activities, low rise building height, lack of seating, lack mixed use,rndense vegetation, lack of windows and door opening up onto a street.rnSafety is the basic necessity of urban development. Being able to walk in a safe sidewalk isrnof high value. Reducing crime and fear of crime can improve the quality of life. Good designrnof physical environment can reduce opportunities for criminal and develop feelings of safety.rnStudies show that changes of design of places, sidewalk, buildings and spaces canrncontribute in reducing crime. This study identify that crime prevention is largely achievedrnthrough applying lighting, activity, mixed use, way of finding, high rise building height ,closedrncircuit television, recreation area, open space and natural surveillance in ways that canrnreduce crime. The active involvement of community in spaces draws more “eyes on thernstreet,” which in turn to prevent criminals.rnThis paper concluded that good design can make crime more difficult to commute, increasernthe likelihood of detection of criminal activity and improve safety of sidewalk. The researcherrnrecommends at any planning and design stage, every development has aspects of designrnthat should be considered to reduce opportunities for crime. Urban planner ,Urban designer,rnArchitect and local authority plays a role in shaping physical environment along sidewalk andrnsidewalk that are safe for people.rnKeywords: Crime, Sidewalk, Built environment, Safety

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