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Review of Environmental Paradigms in Residential Complexes: A Case Study in Ekbatan Complex

Year: 2014

Type: article

Abstract: The impact of built environment on human being behavior is inevitable. Built environment can prevent human being from doing something or encourage going further. Considering undeniable role of environment in creating behavior and negative norms, environmental possibilities has become more important. CPTED is an approach related to crime prevention that is based on the reduction the possibility of committing a crime in physical environment. This article with survey methodology (Observation, interview and multiple choice questions) and reviewing the existing theories with library and documentary research is regarded as the main components in CPTED approach. Relying on this approach, this research aims to analyze physical factors that may cause an increase in crime and hot spots and also risky places and times in residents’ point of view.

Source: European Online Journal of Natural and Social Sciences

Authors: Mojtaba Mahdavinia, Nahideh Sardari Mamaghani, Sayeh Goudarzi

Language: English

Topic: Crime Patterns and Interventions

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Sustainable cities and communities, Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W1564588788

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