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Designs and Codes that Reduce Crime Around Multifamily Housing

A number of local agencies have converted anti-crime design concepts into local codes and guidelines for new development and redevelopment. The following examples have been implemented by jurisdictions:

  • City of Watsonville, CA, "Livable Residential Design Guidelines,"
    Excerpt — pgs. 23-26
    (PDF, 412 KB).
  • San Diego Southeastern Economic Development Corp., "Multi-Family Development Guidelines," Chapter 7: Safety and Security. Guidelines available at SEDC's web site: http://www.sedcinc.com/multifamily_housing.html.
  • City of Salem, OR, "Development Design Handbook - Multifamily and Compact Residential Development,"
    Excerpt — pg. 29
    (PDF, 64 KB).
  • City of Sacramento, CA, "Multi-Family Residential Design Principles,"
    Excerpt — pgs. 6-28
    (PDF, 316 KB).
  • City of Overland Park, KS, "Multifamily Residential Design Guidelines and Standards,"
    Excerpt — pgs. 23-24
    (PDF, 120 KB).
  • City of Santa Monica, CA, "Ocean Park Design Guidelines,"
    Excerpt — pg. 24
    (PDF, 172 KB).

Additional Guidelines:

For more information about reducing crime around multifamily housing, read our 4-page "Designs and Codes that Reduce Crime around Multifamily Housing" fact sheet.

   

 

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