Date of Award
1973
Document Type
Thesis
Publication Status
Version of Record
Submission Date
October 2026
Thesis/Dissertation Advisor [Chair]
Tata, Robert J.
Abstract
This paper analyzes a high density housing project in terms of its defensible space. The behavior of residents of Citrus Park Homes was seen as indicative of tenant attitudes toward their home project, its sense of community, of safety and security, and pride of ownership. Analysis of this privately-owned project includes a description of the physical structure, spatial characteristics, tenant characteristics and tenant attitudes, as evidenced in interviews with 83 adult residents. Where poor spatial design and physical structure are evidenced by poor behavior and attitude (lack of recognition or acceptance of territory) changes in the spatial or architectural design were suggested.
Extent
114 p.
Recommended Citation
VANHORN, SHARYN J., "DEFENSIBLE SPACE IN A PRIVATELY-OWNED HOUSING PROJECT" (1973). Electronic Theses and Dissertations 1970 - 1979. 176.
https://digitalcommons.fau.edu/etd_general_2/176
Identifier
FADT13618
Comments
Charles E. Schmidt College of Science|Thesis (M.A.)--Florida Atlantic University, 1973.|FAU Electronic Theses and Dissertations Collection|Charles E. Schmidt College of Science