Feeling safe
People are more likely to build trusting and meaningful relationships in environments that feel safe.
![Overview of an urban housing development integrating strategies for a safe community environment](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/65c7e5d8ed8ae44c1709ae60/fb88b01a-a284-449b-af2f-fccd4e227bd5/safety-1.jpg?content-type=image%2Fjpeg)
Eyes on courtyard
![Design illustration of a courtyard visible to neighbours, encouraging community watchfulness.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/65c7e5d8ed8ae44c1709ae60/21284595-40cb-4bda-95e5-0b0b5e0a6189/safety-2.jpg?content-type=image%2Fjpeg)
![Image of a woman holding a baby in a community courtyard promoting interaction and outdoor time.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/65c7e5d8ed8ae44c1709ae60/b3db92ed-1aea-4def-8fd0-dbcdf2d04ecc/safety-3.jpg?content-type=image%2Fjpeg)
No leftover spaces
![Architectural concept drawing contrasting undesirable dark spaces with well-lit, inviting areas.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/65c7e5d8ed8ae44c1709ae60/17211c45-8c63-4ce4-94b2-2491d2fdb485/safety-4.jpg?content-type=image%2Fjpeg)
![Photo depicting neglected common areas leading to vandalism and illegal activities.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/65c7e5d8ed8ae44c1709ae60/bb9d27b9-ff3b-4fad-b152-6ab2856219c7/safety-5.jpg?content-type=image%2Fjpeg)
Visual connections
![Architectural drawing showing balconies and porches designed for visual connection to the street](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/65c7e5d8ed8ae44c1709ae60/615d5605-19ba-4950-9c4e-76b1fd79e777/safety-6.jpg?content-type=image%2Fjpeg)
![Text slide discussing the community safety benefits of resident and business owner street surveillance](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/65c7e5d8ed8ae44c1709ae60/f66c8334-502f-4b8a-a3c0-1a1b7b43fe38/safety-7.jpg?content-type=image%2Fjpeg)
Social concierge
![Photograph of two people carving pumpkins, suggesting community engagement activities](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/65c7e5d8ed8ae44c1709ae60/27ad30d5-97db-4bb3-94a9-38fe5fac7cc6/safety-8.jpg?content-type=image%2Fjpeg)
![Text slide explaining the importance of building social capital through communal activities](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/65c7e5d8ed8ae44c1709ae60/ebb7c6d5-22f1-4ad7-82c6-10218650fbf2/safety-9-n.jpg?content-type=image%2Fjpeg)
Clear wayfinding
![Cross-section view of a modern building highlighting clear navigation paths for way-finding](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/65c7e5d8ed8ae44c1709ae60/9438dde6-0a5a-4908-97f8-8d2ea7e159d5/safety-10.jpg?content-type=image%2Fjpeg)
![Text slide on way-finding rationale, highlighting the importance of clear navigation in multi-family housing for residents' safety and comfort](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/65c7e5d8ed8ae44c1709ae60/c8d85a65-da7c-4661-9854-2e801684675b/safety-11.jpg?content-type=image%2Fjpeg)
People are more likely to build trusting and meaningful relationships in environments that feel safe.