From Play Grounds to Fan Zones, Business Spaces and Local Parks, the principle element is that we should feel safe enjoy our surroundings day or night.
Well-designed open spaces will include both natural elements, such as trees or water features, as well as a reason to enter the space in the first place, such as an activity or destination, for example a play area for children or other social meeting points such as Fan Zones or Business Zones.
By day, feeling safe covers so many elements, each can be very different depending on what the space is provided for. To be secure in a Fan Zone is all about the ability to move freely, have multiple entrances and exits and clear open spaces for viewing and interacting with the event you have attended.
Children’s Play Grounds however, need a different feeling of safety where you can keep an eye on your loved ones and it is area where there are no hiding places or impairments of visibility. These areas during the evening should be well lit and not provide large, shadowed areas and often have security cameras for the safety of those attending.
Ensuring the public space is well lit and contains sufficient points of entry can also enhance the sense of security, as it gives residents multiple exit routes, should they feel uneasy. Additionally, taking different forms of transport into account, and actively encouraging walking or cycling, can offer a greater feeling of inclusivity, especially for residents and visitors who experience mobility difficulties, such as wheelchair users or the elderly.
The safety and security of all ‘safe spaces’ can benefit from Eco Fix UK Energy Solutions approach, where we work directly with the stakeholders to support good design and more importantly, the use of technology to provide self-generated energy to power the lighting at night, the security needed and interactive areas, equipment and even furniture to provide localised WiFi, charging for mobile phones and mobility devices. Add to this, secure areas for cycles and scooters and you start to appreciate a truly ‘Safe Space’.
Feeling safe should not be a request, it should be a given.
For your business to better provide for your staff, customers or community, reach out to Eco Fix UK Energy Solutions for ideas around Lighting, Solar & Storage, Intelligent Street Furniture, Interactive Wayfinding and Secure Storage for your ‘Safe Space’.
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