Does urban design Iinfluence the perception of safety? An analysis of the Green Axis of Consell de Cent in Barcelona

• Autorzy: Hargreaves-Méndez Antonio , Marmolejo Duarte Carlos

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DOI

10.37705/TechTrans/e2025005

• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

This research focuses on evaluating the relationship between urban design and perceived safety, using the pacification of the green axis of Consell de Cent in Barcelona as a case study. The main objective is to determine whether the transformation of public space through urban interventions influences residents’ and visitor’s feelings of safety. Building upon the theoretical foundations laid by leading figures in urban sociological research, such as Jane Jacobs and Jan Gehl, a comprehensive review of the literature on urban design and perceived safety was conducted. Key elements that could influence this perception were identified. Subsequently, an empirical study was conducted through the application of qualitative and quantitative surveys to residents of the area. The results obtained demonstrate that, while urban design plays a significant role in perceived safety, this effect is mediated by social and subjective factors. The research concludes that it is necessary to delve deeper into the study of the interactions between the physical environment and individuals’ subjective experiences in order to design safer and more livable urban spaces. The findings of this thesis open up new perspectives for future research on the relationship between urban design and public safety.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

perception of safety; public safety; urban design; public space; safety perceived

PL

postrzeganie bezpieczeństwa; bezpieczeństwo publiczne; projektowanie urbanistyczne; przestrzeń publiczna; poczucie bezpieczeństwa

• Wydawca: Wydawnictwo Politechniki Krakowskiej im. Tadeusza Kościuszki
• Czasopismo: Technical Transactions
• Rocznik: 2025
• Tom: Vol. 122, iss. 1
• Strony: art. no. e2025005
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 29 poz., il., tab., wykr.

Twórcy

autor

Hargreaves-Méndez Antonio

• Barcelona School of Architecture

• https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7051-7337

autor

Marmolejo Duarte Carlos

• Center for Land Policy and Valuations, Barcelona School of Architecture, Technical University of Catalonia

• https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7051-7337

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Uwagi

1. Section "Architecture and Urban Planning"

2. Opracowanie rekordu ze środków MNiSW, umowa nr POPUL/SP/0154/2024/02 w ramach programu "Społeczna odpowiedzialność nauki II" - moduł: Popularyzacja nauki (2025).