Zoning Dictionary

Limiting the opportunity for crime by taking steps to increase the perception that people can be seen by through urban design. Specifically, the placement of physical features, activities and people in such a way as to maximise visibility and foster positive social interaction.

The design of public spaces in close consultation with the residents of a city or neighborhood. The process of creating better places, places that people enjoy being in. It is achieved through developers, public sector agencies and local communities working together.

An open space designed for public use and defined by surrounding buildings and/or streets

The portion of a plot of land that is covered by a building or structure having a solid roof. It includes balconies or other projections from the building but does not include eaves up to a maximum of 600mm in width. It is measured as a proportion of building area over land area.

The space between and within buildings that is publicly accessible, including streets, squares, forecourts, parks and open spaces. All areas to which the public has open access including, but is not limited to, streets, pedestrian ways, bikeways, bridges, plazas, nodes, squares, transportation hubs, gateways, parks, waterfronts, natural features, view corridors, landmarks, and building interfaces.