The main objective of a Smart City is to manage its functions more efficiently by reducing costs, process optimization and ensuring more agile and effective security for citizens. Application of Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles to Smart Cities allows for resourcefulness, multifunctionality and cost-efficiency. Technology is an ally for sustainability, well-being, and resilience to natural and manmade hazards.
The state of art security systems will be tested during the validation pilots in 3 European cities- Trikala, Bilbao and Pilsen. Each pilot looks at a specific set of urban environment features that constitute soft targets.