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Document Type : Project 
Document Title :
The Role of Urban Design in Enhancing Safety and Security in Housing Projects The Case Study of Prince Fawaz Project, Jeddah
دور التصميم العمراني في توفير الأمن والأمان في مشروعات الإسكان دراسة حالة مشروع حي الأمير فواز بمحافظة جدة
 
Subject : The Role of Urban Design in Enhancing Safety and Security in Housing Projects The Case Study of Prince Fawaz Project, Jeddah 
Document Language : Arabic 
Abstract : Some residential areas fail to afford an acceptable level of safety and security, so they utilize different methods whether by high fences or various observation systems that may offer the required levels of security. This behavior reflects two important points; firstly it emphasizes the importance of safety and security as a major component that residential communities rely on. Secondly, it reveals the fact that residential areas seriously lack the feeling of safety, although Arab cities used to enjoy high standards of security inherited in intimate communal relationships. Recent studies have proved that the urban pattern of some residential communities has contributed to increase the rate of crime and make such areas attractive for law invaders and illegal activities. While high-income groups could accomplish safety and security by means of high fences that isolate them from the surrounding community, many medium and low-income families are still unable to afford an acceptable level of safety and security within their communities. The researchers thus argue that the present proposal is a good occasion to study the opportunity of achieving an acceptable level of safety and security in housing projects. The research attempts to make use of the international and local experiences in such field of study, and investigate different approaches that can help to control crime rates through urban design. 
Publishing Year : 1428 AH
2007 AD 
Sponsor Name : King Abdulaziz University 
Sponsorship Year : 1428 AH
2007 AD 
Added Date : Saturday, July 3, 2010 

Researchers

Researcher Name (Arabic)Researcher Name (English)Researcher TypeDr GradeEmail
علاء عبد الله نصيفNassif, Alaa AbdullahInvestigatorDoctorate 

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