This event focuses on designing safer spaces through behavioral and psychological nudges, instead of hostile architecture, increased law enforcement or penalization. The workshop will blend Complete Streets and Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design to provide attendees with the knowledge and training necessary to begin implementing strategies for safer communities. Based on interdisciplinary research and case studies, Charles Brown, the CEO and founder of Equitable Cities,will delve into discussions about building safer spaces with care, in a way that is equitable, fair, and effective. The daytime workshop is from 9AM to 3PM and will also include an optional nighttime walk audit of the campus, from 6:30PM to 8:30PM, involving participants in exploring how their surroundings can be adapted for increased safety. For more details on this event, click here.
- Registration is required for attendance. Though the nighttime audit is optional, registration for this part of the workshop is still required.
- Lunch will be provided.
- Comfortable shoes are recommended
- Exact location of the event: Student Center, Room 138C
Brown is the CEO and founder of Equitable Cities, a research, policy, and planning firm that works to center people in planning efforts across the nation. This event is made possible through the collaboration of the Virginia PATHS network, which brings together the Virginia Department of Health, Department of Transportation, and other government agencies to foster increased collaboration in the state on topics of relevance to all parties.
