Designing Urban Spaces with Safety and Sustainability

Designing Urban Spaces with Safety and Sustainability

From Security Tech Talk by Steve Kenny, Axis Communications

September 29, 2025 · 35 min · Season 1 · Episode 11

About this episode

Leigh Harper discusses the integration of security and sustainability in urban development, emphasizing early planning and the use of technology to enhance safety and reduce environmental impact.

In this episode, Leigh Harper (Associate Director for Security at Cundall ), explores the link between security and sustainability in urban development. With experience across various regions, she stresses the need to integrate security measures early in master planning. Leigh discusses the importance of coordination with architects to balance aesthetics and functionality, particularly in lighting, road infrastructure, and security systems. The episode highlights using Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) to reduce crime and improve safety, while tackling environmental challenges and respecting wildlife. Leigh and Steve discuss how AI and technology can create efficient security systems that lower carbon emissions and energy use. She emphasizes strategies for recycling, aligning sustainability goals with industry standards, and ensuring security systems are user-friendly. The episode concludes by focusing on engaging end-users to enhance their experience, offering insights into integrating security and sustainability for smarter, more responsible cities. About our guest: Leigh Harper, Associate Director for Security at Cundall, is an expert in urban development…

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