Urban Landscaping as a Tool for Social Inclusion and Public Safety
Urban Landscaping as a Tool for Social Inclusion and Public Safety
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https://doi.org/10.51473/rcmos.v1i1.2025.1161Keywords:
Urban landscaping; Social inclusion; Public safety; Public spaces; Urban planning.Abstract
This scientific article discusses the strategic role of urban landscaping as an instrument of social inclusion and public safety promotion. Based on interdisciplinary studies, it analyzes how landscape planning can transform public spaces into more accessible, integrative, and safe environments by fostering community belonging, reducing socio-spatial segregation, and discouraging criminal activities. The research articulates empirical data, literature reviews, and practical examples, presenting landscaping as a systemic approach that integrates aesthetics, functionality, sustainability, and urban justice. The results indicate that well-planned landscaping interventions, when associated with integrated public policies, can significantly contribute to strengthening social cohesion and preventing urban conflicts.
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