Seodaemun-gu Applies 'Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design' Techniques to Alley Roads and More

Expecting Crime Psychology Suppression Effects through Environmental Improvements such as Guldari in Changcheon-dong

Seodaemun-gu applied Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) techniques in the Changcheon-dong area to create a customized safe living environment. Provided by Seodaemun-gu.

Seodaemun-gu, Seoul (Mayor Lee Seongheon) announced on the 20th that it recently created a customized safe living environment applying Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) techniques in the Changcheon-dong area within the district. The project site was selected last year through a joint application by Seodaemun-gu and the Seodaemun Police Station for the ‘Seoul City Crime Prevention Infrastructure Construction Project.’

The district analyzed the current status of the site and conducted surveys targeting residents and local community members. Based on consultations and analysis results with various stakeholders, an environmental improvement plan was established. Using this as a foundation, the underpass area along Seongsan-ro 22-gil was brightly painted and nighttime landscape lighting was installed.

Additionally, the exterior walls of a nearby public parking lot were repainted, and ‘etiquette signboards’ containing messages such as no smoking and noise caution were produced and installed to help recognize the boundary between the residential area with a high proportion of single female households and many alleyways, and the commercial district.

Mayor Lee Seongheon stated, “We will continue to actively strive to create a safe living environment that suppresses criminal psychology, thereby enhancing residents’ safety and fostering a bright and secure community.”

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