We live in an age of heightened security; at least it seems
to occupy a much larger segment of our collective consciousness. The unimaginable events of September11-2001
are the rational for this new paradigm, but even before that dreadful day,
catastrophic acts of carnage here and abroad made it crystal clear we were
entering an era of increased security. Consequently, urban centers today are impaired
by haphazard mazes of bollards, safety barrier and jerseys walls. Initially it
seemed tactically astute and necessary, but in time, is less convincing if the
proliferation of barriers project a sense of assertiveness and preemption, or telegraphs
a tacit vulnerability…
After all since time immemorial societies have been
concerned with ‘barbarians at the gates’,- So, what makes our modern
circumstances so unique…What elements situate our contemporary situation beyond
the realm of adequate design and/or planning? Going forth the built environment should
remain attentive to requirements of safety, certainly, - but also the need for
pedestrian access and aesthetically pleasing places.
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