1.1 Background and Rationale 1.2 Research Objectives 1.3 Scope and Significance 1.4 Research Questions 1.5 Methodology Overview 1.6 Organization of the Thesis

Chapter 2

2.1 Evolution of Urban Design in Relation to Public Safety 2.2 Key Design Elements Influencing Crime Rates and Safety Perception 2.3 Community Engagement and the Role of Residents in Designing Safe Spaces 2.4 Previous Studies on the Relationship Between Urban Design and Public Safety 2.5 Gaps in Existing Research 2.6 Conceptual Framework

Chapter 3

3.1 Case Selection and Study Design 3.1.1 Criteria for Selecting Urban Areas with Varied Design Approaches 3.1.2 Comparative Analysis Framework 3.2 Data Collection 3.2.1 Analysis of Crime Statistics and Safety Perception Surveys 3.2.2 Assessing Design Features Through Environmental Audits 3.3 Evaluating the Relationship Between Urban Design and Public Safety 3.4 Community Engagement and Participatory Research 3.5 Policy Analysis and Regulatory Frameworks 3.6 Limitations and Assumptions

Chapter 4

4.1 Analysis of the Relationship Between Urban Design and Public Safety 4.2 Evaluation of Design Elements Impacting Crime Rates and Safety Perceptions 4.3 Comparative Analysis of Urban Areas with Different Design Approaches 4.4 Stakeholder Perspectives on the Connection Between Design and Public Safety 4.5 Challenges and Opportunities in Enhancing Public Safety through Urban Design 4.6 Implications for Urban Planning and Safety Policy

Chapter 5

5.1 Summary of Findings 5.2 Contributions to Existing Knowledge 5.3 Practical Implications for Integrating Safety in Urban Design 5.4 Recommendations for Future Research 5.5 Conclusion