User pattern · town
Experience of Fear in Spaces
Yi-Fu Tuan
Acknowledge and mitigate the experience of fear in spaces to make them welcoming and inclusive.
Context
Urban design, public safety planning.
Problem
Designs that ignore the emotional response of fear can create spaces that are unwelcoming or even hostile.
Solution
Design spaces with attention to factors that reduce fear, such as visibility, lighting, and community presence.
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