Why so much Anti Social Behaviour in our Parks?
From my experience I can say the public parks are less used because of the poor design input (by unqualified people in key posts, responsible for greenspace developments) and the lack of professionals.
I could say the first reason is caused by the second and the second is caused by the technical difficulties which are involved in a Landscape Architecture course. People nowadays want everything easy and smooth, effortless and rewarding. On top of all this is the income of a Landscape Architect compared to other similar professionals whom sometimes have easier jobs, less responsible and definitely less difficult.
ASB is an issue now and it always has been. It's only the perception that increased due to more publicity for any event happening in a community. Skaters are seen as threats, teenagers generally are perceived and confused with ASB. The elderly complain more because of the council's policies, etc...
Unless a park is built having all these "issues" in mind the problem will always be the same.
From the same personal experience open views and a good segregation of the space to accommodate the varieties of the outdoor activities are a guaranteed success for a new park or for reshaping an old one.
ASBs only happen in parks where people are not attracted to spend time within. Crime happens in spaces where people of all ages and categories can't spend time together. So create those spaces for them, bring interest to the park and people will come, park will be used.
What is Anti Social Behaviour? (ASB)
From my experience I can say the public parks are less used because of the poor design input (by unqualified people in key posts, responsible for greenspace developments) and the lack of professionals.
I could say the first reason is caused by the second and the second is caused by the technical difficulties which are involved in a Landscape Architecture course. People nowadays want everything easy and smooth, effortless and rewarding. On top of all this is the income of a Landscape Architect compared to other similar professionals whom sometimes have easier jobs, less responsible and definitely less difficult.
ASB is an issue now and it always has been. It's only the perception that increased due to more publicity for any event happening in a community. Skaters are seen as threats, teenagers generally are perceived and confused with ASB. The elderly complain more because of the council's policies, etc...
Unless a park is built having all these "issues" in mind the problem will always be the same.
From the same personal experience open views and a good segregation of the space to accommodate the varieties of the outdoor activities are a guaranteed success for a new park or for reshaping an old one.
ASBs only happen in parks where people are not attracted to spend time within. Crime happens in spaces where people of all ages and categories can't spend time together. So create those spaces for them, bring interest to the park and people will come, park will be used.
What is Anti Social Behaviour? (ASB)
Urban design and antisocial behaviour
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| A place with no ABSs |
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