Sustainability now influences government policy in the UK, Australia and USA and planning policy currently advocates high density, mixed-use residential developments in ‘walkable’, permeable neighbourhoods, close to public transport, employment and amenities. This clearly demonstrates the growing popularity, influence and application of New Urbanist ideas. This article reviews the criminologica...

importance of security and sense of peace is a one of the most important factors of urban environment. therefore, the necessity of security in urban spaces has caused the emergence of authentic theories like defensible spaces and crime prevention through environment design (cpted)*. in this paper, various literatures related to defensible space theories have been reviewed and the related keywor...

Abstract This paper presents selected links between the complex fields of architecture, use virtual reality (as a part computer science), and their potential in helping tackle crime. The presented information sets general background for development put forward prototype new immersive learning experience to provide deeper understanding CPTED concepts enhance traditional curriculum overall retent...