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April 18, 20260 citationsOpen Access

The Influence Of Landscape Layout And Lighting On Perceived Safety In Higher Institutions; Caleb University As A Case Study

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AOAdemakinwa OlasunmboFDFagbola Oluwateniolafunmi DOAOke Athalia A

Key Points

  • The aim is to investigate how landscape layout and lighting impact students' perception of safety on campus.
  • Utilized a mixed-methods approach combining site observations and questionnaire data.
  • Collected data from 300 students at Caleb University.
  • Analyzed the relationship between lighting, landscape features, and perceptions of safety.
  • Daytime safety perception is generally high among students.
  • Nighttime safety perception is low due to inadequate lighting and dark areas.
  • Obstructed visibility from vegetation also contributes to safety concerns.

Abstract

Campus safety at Caleb University is influenced by environmental design factors such as landscape layout and lighting. This study examines their impact on students' safety perception using a mixed-methods approach, combining site observations with questionnaire data from 300 students. Findings show that while daytime safety is generally high, nighttime safety is lower due to poor lighting, dark spots, and obstructed visibility from vegetation. The study concludes that improving lighting, maintaining landscapes, and enhancing spatial planning are essential for safer campus environments, providing practical recommendations for design interventions in institutional settings.

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Olasunmbo et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69e31ff140886becb653f1b4https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19602878
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