8 WAYS TO MAKE CITIES SAFER
Globally, mixed use areas are found to be safer than segmented blocks
Designing more inclusive public spaces: Open spaces that welcome a diverse population all through the day tend to be safer Civic infrastructure: These spaces need infrastructure like toilets, streetlights and connectivity Public transport And last-mile connectivity: While most cities have some public transport, planners tend to leave last-mile connectivity to informal means like shared autos or private RTVs Information technology: Smartphone applications, like Safetipin, can play a significant role in helping cities and citizens identify unsafe areas
Legislation justice And
support to victims: Survivors of sexual crimes which occur in public spaces must have access to appropriate legal, social, emotional and/or psychological services and support Policing: Improved police is essential, but accessibility of the police force and presence of women constables is equally important Education: It is important that education spaces sensitise young men on the need to end violence against women Public Awareness: Urban spaces become truly safe when everyone actively decides to eliminate of all forms of violence