Wassenaar residents join forces with municipality to improve public safety
Residents of Wassenaar are collaborating with local authorities to enhance safety in public spaces, focusing on concerns raised by women and LGBTQIA+ individuals. The audit aims to identify and address safety issues like poor lighting and visibility, impacting daily life for the community.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Municipality | Wassenaar |
| Focus Groups | Women, LGBTQIA+ individuals |
| Number of Responses | ~200 residents |
| Key Safety Factors | Lighting, dark spots, sightlines, use of public spaces |
| Partners Involved | Police, enforcement agencies, social organizations |
| Goal | Develop an action plan for safer public spaces |
| Mayor’s Statement | Emphasizes collaboration between residents and partners for solutions |
The municipality of Wassenaar is responsible for local governance, including public safety and urban planning. By conducting safety audits, it ensures that residents' concerns are addressed and integrated into policy and infrastructure improvements.
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Safety audit: Residents and municipality map out safety in Wassenaar
The municipality of Wassenaar has organized a safety audit following an earlier survey on safety in public spaces. The municipal council has called for attention to the safety of women and LGBTQIA+ individuals in our municipality. With around 200 responses from residents, targeted input was gathered, which the municipality used to determine the route and key points for the audit.
Together with residents, social organizations, and partners such as the police and enforcement agencies, the municipality visited various locations in Wassenaar. During the audit, attention was paid to factors such as lighting, dark spots, sightlines, and the use of public spaces.
Working together for a safer Wassenaar
The aim of the safety audit is to identify areas in Wassenaar that could be made safer and to address these collectively with residents and partners. The signals and suggestions collected will be used to develop an action plan and, where possible, incorporated into future measures.
“By literally taking to the streets with residents and partners, we gain a clear picture of where improvements can be made. It is precisely this combination of residents' experiences and the expertise of our partners that allows us to work more effectively on solutions. This way, we take concrete steps to make Wassenaar safer for everyone,” said Mayor Leendert de Lange.