The built environment and the occurrence of crimes: an analysis in university campus parking lots
Although there are many studies about the relationship between urban and architectural form, and the occurrence of crimes, studies that deal specifically with university environments are still rare. In this work, we analyze two pairs of parking lots on the main campus of the Federal University of Sa...
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Universidade Estadual de Campinas
2017
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| 總結: | Although there are many studies about the relationship between urban and architectural form, and the occurrence of crimes, studies that deal specifically with university environments are still rare. In this work, we analyze two pairs of parking lots on the main campus of the Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC), in Florianópolis, to ascertain if visibility, permeability, number of users and land use diversity are relevant explanatory factors of higher or lower quantities of crime occurrences in these areas. Each pair comprised one parking lot with high and other with low crime rate, both with similar amounts of parking spots. Field surveys, observations, and maps supported a comparative analysis. The results indicate that visibility and permeability are effectively crucial in reducing the occurrence of crimes. On the other hand, the sheer number of people in each place was not able to explain the differences in crime rates, except when its distribution throughout the day and the visibility provided by the primary circulation paths to the parking lots were taken into account. As for land uses, the results were contrary to the widespread belief among architects and urbanists that greater diversity is related to a lower number of criminal occurrences. The conclusions bring forth essential aspects to be considered in debates, masterplans and spatial interventions on university campuses. |
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