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Designs and Codes That Reduce Crime Around Multifamily Housing

Research shows that crime rates are influenced by the design of both the building and the space surrounding the building. This 4-page fact sheet (PDF, 232 KB) highlights some of the key design concepts that architects, landscape architects, planners, and elected officials can employ to help ensure that new multifamily housing remains crime-free.

Designs and Codes that Reduce Crime around Multifamily Housing (PDF, 232 KB)

Implementing these Ideas

A number of local agencies have converted anti-crime design concepts into local codes and guidelines for new development and redevelopment. Examples and guidelines are available in our Guidelines section.

References used in writing Designs and Codes that Reduce Crime Around Multifamily Housing:

This publication was developed and produced with a grant by Fannie Mae.