Land use committee weighs codifying Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) for Seattle projects
Jun 19, 2025
Council members, developers and CPTED practitioners discussed a draft checklist, examples from other cities and possible incentives or requirements. Suggestions included a pilot on city-owned properties, a permit checklist checkbox, incentives (height/FAR or points) for compliance, and prioritized review for publicly funded projects.
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The Land Use Committee continued a discussion on codifying Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles for Seattle projects, including how to implement guidance without creating permitting bottlenecks.
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