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Cara Chellew

Jun 12, 20191 min

Call for Participants! Mapping DefensiveTO

Led and developed by public space researcher Cara Chellew, Mapping DefensiveTO is the first of its kind to systematically map defensive...

Cara Chellew

Mar 17, 20191 min

TEDxTartu: Rethinking Defensive Urban Design

How does urban design shape how we experience the city? While some features are meant to guide us, provide accessibility or keep us safe,...

Cara Chellew

Dec 11, 20182 min

The Devil's in the (Design) Details

All around us, urban design shapes how we experience the city. It sets the stage for our everyday lives, from the large scale designs of...

Cara Chellew

Feb 19, 20181 min

#defensiveTO on CBC Radio

Next time you're in a public space take a look around and consider, who were your surroundings designed for? Cara Chellew discusses her...

Cara Chellew

Jan 25, 20181 min

Radio Interview: Defensive Architecture in Toronto

Cara Chellew talks about accessibility and defensive urban design on AMI-audio's radio show, Kelly & Co. Originally aired December 1

Cara Chellew

May 15, 20171 min

Defensive TO Jane's Walk

What is defensive urban design? How does it restrict certain behaviours in public space? Jane's Walk: Defensive TO investigated these...