Problem estates: root or branch solutions

Reviews the relationship between building design and crime. Presents evidence that anti‐social activity is encouraged by bad design. Tabulates features that are “beneficial” and “adverse”. Cites examples where design improvement (DI) has led to a reduction in crime. Concludes that though DI has an initial cost, it tackles the root cause of anti‐social behaviour and benefits the community in quality of life and saves money.

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Year of publication:	1990
Authors:	Coleman, Alice
Published in:	Property Management. - MCB UP Ltd, ISSN 1758-731X, ZDB-ID 2024622-5. - Vol. 8.1990, 2, p. 143-148
Publisher:	MCB UP Ltd
Subject:	Building security \| Crime \| Development \| Housing \| Vandalism

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Type of publication:	Article
Type of publication (narrower categories):	research-article
Language:	English
Other identifiers:	10.1108/EUM0000000003360 [DOI]
Source:	Other ZBW resources

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