Comparative Study on Creating Safe Towns in Provincial Cities through CPTED : Focused on the Analysis of Hongseong County, Asan City, Boryeong City

This study focuses on Asan City, Hongseong County, and Boryeong City, which were selected for the 2021 Chungnam Public Design Competition Project “Creating a Happier and Safer Chungnam.” Based on field surveys of the practical results of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) implemented in these three areas, the study compares and analyzes CPTED strategies that reflect the social and geographical characteristics of provincial cities. According to the research findings, Hongseong County, characterized by its naturally formed old neighborhoods, proposed enhancing natural surveillance through brighter lighting, improved illumination, and the installation of safety mirrors centered around alleyways, while also aiming to prevent crime through access control with CCTV and emergency bells. In Asan City, under the theme “Crime Prevention Design for Rose Village,” efforts were made to create a safe street in an area densely packed with entertainment establishments, motels, and restaurants, ensuring that anyone can walk safely. Boryeong City applied crime prevention design to the camping zone within Daecheon Beach under the theme “Crime Prevention Environmental Design for a Safe Tourist Destination.” The CPTED applied to these three areas appears to effectively address the unique urban issues and crime prevention needs of provincial cities, aiming to protect local residents. The focus on improving environments vulnerable to crime through CPTED was well-implemented. However, for CPTED projects to effectively resolve urban problems in provincial cities, it is essential to ensure direct participation and interest from residents, reflecting and understanding the unique characteristics of each area.