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Protecting Public Spaces in a Changing World
- Aug 24, 2025
- 1 min read
In recent years, cities worldwide have been forced to confront a difficult reality: crowded public spaces remain vulnerable to vehicles, whether through accidents, negligence, or deliberate attacks. As cars and trucks grow larger, faster, and increasingly electric, the risks only rise.
The debate is no longer just about putting up bollards or barriers. It’s about balancing safety with accessibility, protecting people without turning vibrant streets into fortress-like zones. Some cities experiment with design solutions — sculptural barriers, landscaped buffers, or flexible systems — while others rely heavily on enforcement and temporary barricades. Each approach carries trade-offs.
Ultimately, safety in public spaces is about more than steel and concrete. It requires coordination across city agencies, investment in resilient infrastructure, and a recognition that businesses, communities, and governments all share responsibility.
Several recent articles shed light on these issues — from the failures that allowed one attack to unfold, to the broader challenges posed by heavier EVs, to the policy debates surrounding bollards and urban design.
📄 Read more in the full articles below:
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Great insights here. Public-space safety really does need smarter, design-friendly solutions rather than heavy barriers everywhere. We recently used the SFP-10G-SR-S model in a pedestrian zone because it offers strong protection while staying visually subtle. Your point about balancing safety with community appeal is spot on.
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