Can urban safety be measured through spatial analysis?

By Abud

In this article, our partner ABUD explores how analytical tools — including space syntax and isovist analysis — can complement community-led methods to better understand perceived safety in public space.

Focusing on the San Paolo sports complex in Prato, the team combined emotional mapping workshops with spatial simulations, revealing how physical features like visibility, enclosure, and connectivity shape people's sense of safety.

The result is a compelling case for integrating data-driven analysis with co-creation, offering a practical pathway to more inclusive and responsive urban design.