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Faculty of Architecture, University of Banja Luka , Banja Luka , Bosnia and Herzegovina
Ministry of Internal Affairs of Republic of Srpska , Banja Luka , Bosnia and Herzegovina
We are witnessing rapid changes and unpredictable challenges face by cities and their residents - from environmental and natural challenges and disasters to security issues. Protecting and improving safety of people and communities is one of the biggest security challenges and it is in the focus of crime prevention. Numerous examples have shown that urban design can prevent criminal behavior and that the physical environment influences to people's behavior as much as the social environment. The model of crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED) is well-known in the world. The aim of this paper is to point out the importance of CPTED for the improvement of urban safety and quality of life in the city, shaping the public urban space by applying CPTED strategies. It is important to design safe public spaces, as well as achieve a balance between improving urban security and preserving the openness of public spaces (their pleasant and free use). The contribution of the paper is in the presented strategies for the proper implementation of CPTED. Thus, the approach to the analysis of urban security is more complete. CPTED strategies should be an integral part of policies and strategies of state, and planning policies because only in this way urban space will achieve a higher level of convenience for quality community life. Since this model is still new and little researched in the territory of the Republic of Srpska, the formed theoretical research base is important for further research at institutes and faculties, as well as for the preparation of planning and project documentation.
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