SGLA LARE Planning and Design Practice Exam

Territorial reinforcement is a strategy within Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) that aims to clearly define ownership and promote a sense of territory, thereby deterring potential criminal activity. This is achieved by creating physical barriers or elements that delineate boundaries and signify that a space is cared for and monitored.

Implementing plants, walls, and fences effectively reinforces territory by establishing clear borders. Fences and walls not only provide a physical boundary but also send a psychological message to observers about the limits of a property, which helps to enhance security. Similarly, strategically placed plants can create natural barriers that guide movement and delineate spaces, contributing to a sense of ownership and engagement with the environment. By making spaces feel distinct and owned, these elements discourage undesirable activities and promote safer interactions.

The other choices do not align as directly with the principles of territorial reinforcement. Bright colors may enhance visibility but do not inherently communicate ownership. While installing cameras can be a security measure, they do not provide the same deterrent effect as physical barriers and may lack the accessibility aspect of inviting or engaging the community. Encouraging community gatherings fosters social ties and surveillance but is more about community engagement than the immediate reinforcement of territory through environmental design.