A new report is pushing for a national forum to look into how urban design techniques can help create safer cities.

The Helen Clark Foundation paper said concerns over crime means people limit their use of the streets, and opt for cars rather than public transport, It said building safe spaces for people from all walks of life is crucial, with a million more set to live in Aotearoa’s cities by 2050.

Acting WSP Fellow, Anne Cunningham, spoke to Tova O'Brien on Wednesday morning and gave some examples of what can be done in urban design to make a space safer.

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