ABSTRACT
This chapter describes about the natural surveillance. The natural surveillance concept is directed primarily at discouraging criminal activity by ensuring that public spaces are easily observable. With proper use of natural surveillance, formal surveillance may only be necessary in vulnerable locations such as elevators and interior corridors. Formal surveillance techniques may involve hidden cameras and security personnel, but physical features that maximize the visibility of people, parking areas, and building entrances can be just as effective. It is important to remember that the concepts that are expressed through crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED) are derived from a criminology-based approach to a safer environment. These concepts can be blended with other sound urban design principles but are not intended to be a complete representation of good urban design. The chapter provides some guidelines based on CPTED in comprehensively planned residential areas.
