Difference between revisions of "Measure type: Target removal"
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== Description == |
== Description == |
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This is the physical removal or enhanced inaccessibility of potential vandalism targets: |
This is the physical removal or enhanced inaccessibility of potential vandalism targets: |
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| − | + | * Use of graffiti dissuaders |
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| − | + | ** Teflon, plastic laminate, fiberglass, or melamine covering |
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| − | + | ** Rock cement, slanted siding, or deeply grooved surfaces |
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| − | + | ** "Paint-outs" or use of contrasting colours in patterned surfaces |
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| − | + | ** Fast-growing wall vines or shrubbery, or construction of wall barriers |
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| − | + | * Removal of pay phones from high-loitering areas |
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| − | + | * Removal of corner bus seats, hidden from driver's view |
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| − | + | * Removal of outside plant bulbs |
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| − | + | * Windowless school or other buildings |
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| − | + | * Omission of ground-level windows |
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| − | + | * Concealed school door closers |
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| − | + | * Concealed pipework |
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| − | + | * Fittings moved out of reach (e.g., from wall to ceiling) |
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| − | + | * Signs/fixtures made flush with wall or ceiling |
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| − | + | * Key-controlled light fixtures in public areas |
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| − | + | * Removal of (or no replanting of) easily damaged trees/bushes |
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== Examples == |
== Examples == |
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Revision as of 15:47, 25 March 2013
Target removal is the measure of reducing risk by removing the perceived attracting aspects from an attractive object.
Contents
Description
This is the physical removal or enhanced inaccessibility of potential vandalism targets:
- Use of graffiti dissuaders
- Teflon, plastic laminate, fiberglass, or melamine covering
- Rock cement, slanted siding, or deeply grooved surfaces
- "Paint-outs" or use of contrasting colours in patterned surfaces
- Fast-growing wall vines or shrubbery, or construction of wall barriers
- Removal of pay phones from high-loitering areas
- Removal of corner bus seats, hidden from driver's view
- Removal of outside plant bulbs
- Windowless school or other buildings
- Omission of ground-level windows
- Concealed school door closers
- Concealed pipework
- Fittings moved out of reach (e.g., from wall to ceiling)
- Signs/fixtures made flush with wall or ceiling
- Key-controlled light fixtures in public areas
- Removal of (or no replanting of) easily damaged trees/bushes
Examples
Essential conditions
Requirements to the urban environment
Effectiveness
Side effects
Footnotes and references
