LANDSCAPING SERVICES
HOW STREET FURNITURE KEEPS OUR COMMUNITIES SAFER
The inclusion of street furniture in residential developments or community areas will positively contribute to the aesthetics - and the safety - of the surrounding public space .
Many UK towns and cities are using bollards to keep pedestrians , walkways and buildings safe . Strength and durability are the top priorities of our bollards , but we don ’ t sacrifice functionality for style , as we can design bollards to suit your environment . Bollards are also commonly used in parking areas to create a visual barrier to advise pedestrians where they can walk safely , reducing the risk of people walking into the path of vehicles .
Bicycle racks are another way to promote a safer community , allowing cyclists to park and lock their bikes securely and stop cycle theft in its tracks . And of course , bicycle racks encourage cycling and promote an active lifestyle to benefit residents ’ health .
Adding benches to community areas makes the environment a more inviting place in which to spend time . If residents are using the benches , it makes the area appear busy and less isolated , which plays a part in helping to discourage crime .
Clean streets provide the sense of a safer community , and strategically placed litter bins will instil community pride and help to deter littering and anti-social behaviour .
As with all street furniture solutions , durability plays a key role and items should be constructed from vandal-proof materials that can stand up to all weather conditions to maintain a positive perception of public spaces .
Talk to the street furniture experts at Harlestone Projects about promoting a safe and attractive space for your next project . Call 01604 586 000 now .
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