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· Create landscape designs that provide surveillance, especially in proximity to designated points of entry and opportunistic points of entry. . Use the shortest, least sight-limiting fence appropriate for the situation. . Use transparent weather vestibules at building entrances. · When creating lighting design, avoid poorly placed lights that create blind-spots for potential observers and miss critical areas. Ensure potential problem areas are well-lit: pathways, stairs, entrances/exits, parking areas, A TMs, phone kiosks, mailboxes, bus stops, children's play areas, recreation areas, pools, laundry rooms, storage areas, dumpster and recycling areas, etc. . Avoid too-bright security lighting that creates blinding glare and/or deep shadows, hindering the view for potential observers. Eyes adapt to night lighting and have trouble adjusting to severe lighting disparities. Using lower intensity lights often requires more fixtures. . Use shielded or cut-offluminaires to control glare. · Place lighting along pathways and other pedestrian-use areas at proper heights for lighting the faces ofthe people in the space (and to identifY the faces of potential attackers). Natural surveillance measures can be complemented by mechanical and organizational measures. For example, closed- circuit television (CCTV) cameras can be added in areas where window surveillance is unavailable. Natural access control Natural access control limits the opportunity for crime by taking steps to clearly differentiate between public space and private space. By selectively placing entrances and exits, fencing, lighting and landscape to limit access or control flow, natural access control occurs. . Use a single, clearly identifiable, point of entry . Use structures to divert persons to reception areas . Incorporate maze entrances in public restrooms. This avoids the isolation that is produced by an anteroom or double door entry system . Use low, thorny bushes beneath ground level windows. . Eliminate design features that provide access to roofs or upper levels · In the front yard, use waist-level, picket-type fencing along residential property lines to control access, encourage surveillance. . Use a locking gate between front and backyards. · Use shoulder-level, open-type fencing along lateral residential property lines between side yards and extending to between back yards. They should be sufficiently unencumbered with landscaping to promote social interaction between neighbors. . Use substantial, high, closed fencing (for example, masonry) between a backyard and a public alley. Natural access control is used to complement mechanical and operational access control measures, such as target hardening. Natural territorial reinforcement Territorial reinforcement promotes social control through increased definition of space and improved proprietary concern. An environment designed to clearly delineate private space does two things. First, it creates a sense of ownership. Owners have a vested interest and are more likely to challenge intruders or report them to the police. Second, the sense of owned space creates an environment where "strangers" or "intruders" stand out and are more easily identified. By using buildings, fences, pavement, signs, lighting and landscape to express ownership and define public, semi-public and private space, natural territorial reinforcement occurs. Additionally, these objectives can be achieved by assignment of space to designated users in previously unassigned locations.