NCJ Number
129037
Journal
Security Management Volume: 35 Issue: 3 Dated: (March 1991) Pages: 75-78
Date Published
1991
Length
4 pages
Annotation
This article discusses the concepts of crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED) as interpreted by Timothy Crowe, former director of the National Crime Prevention Institute, and describes how they have been applied in the design of Bellevue Place, a multiuse, high-rise facility in Bellevue, Wash.
Abstract
Crowe advocates the three "D's" of CPTED. "Designation" is concerned with the designated purpose of a space, its original intended use, how well the space supports its current and intended use, and whether there is conflict between the two. "Definition" pertains to who owns the space, the location of its borders, social and cultural definitions that affect how the space is used, legal or administrative rules for the use of the space, signs marking the space, and conflict or confusion regarding the purpose and definition of the area. "Design" addresses how well the physical design supports the intended function of the space and the type of behavior desired there. The successful application of these three "D's" ensures that the design and use of physical space affects human decisions and behavior, leading to improved productivity and profit with the byproduct of loss prevention and reduction. The design of Bellevue Place is an example of the proper application of the three "D's."