Monitoring pedestrian security from the daily visitor’s perspective in Leppävaara region
Santamala, Markus (2022)
2022
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2022061317782
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2022061317782
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The objective of the project was to serve both the thesis writer in advancing his studies in security, safety and risk management as well as the commissioning organization in their need for a development project. The purpose of the project was to help Leppävaara-Seura in their demand for better pedestrian security in the area, as this had emerged as a problematic issue in discussions among members. The task started out with the writer researching the topic to have theoretical background and understanding on the meaning of pedestrian security to various stakeholders and how it is viewed and applied. This was done by studying relevant literature discussing topic related terminology, historical and modern solutions to the identified problem, as well as recent projects that have been conducted with similar goals.
The methods used were chosen with the commissioning organizations wishes in mind. Leppävaara-Seura wished to have its members participate in the project. The thesis writer found this to be a good idea as they were the ones who had given input to the topic by identifying the goal of better pedestrian security in the first place. They also lived in the area in question. Having a pool of relevant volunteers supported the idea of utilizing them in the project. Participation by observation through a security walk was chosen as the method for gathering information by the volunteers of the project. Other methods were used to debrief and extract the information from the observers.
The project resulted in a model for arranging annual security walks by Leppävaara-Seura. It will help with arranging future walks. During the project, initial security concerns were identified by the volunteers. These will form a benchmark to compare the future walks and analyze the direction of pedestrian security in the area. Hopefully, Leppävaara-Seura may use the continued process to attract attention to identified pedestrian security concerns.
The methods used were chosen with the commissioning organizations wishes in mind. Leppävaara-Seura wished to have its members participate in the project. The thesis writer found this to be a good idea as they were the ones who had given input to the topic by identifying the goal of better pedestrian security in the first place. They also lived in the area in question. Having a pool of relevant volunteers supported the idea of utilizing them in the project. Participation by observation through a security walk was chosen as the method for gathering information by the volunteers of the project. Other methods were used to debrief and extract the information from the observers.
The project resulted in a model for arranging annual security walks by Leppävaara-Seura. It will help with arranging future walks. During the project, initial security concerns were identified by the volunteers. These will form a benchmark to compare the future walks and analyze the direction of pedestrian security in the area. Hopefully, Leppävaara-Seura may use the continued process to attract attention to identified pedestrian security concerns.