Melissa Dominguez is the Founder of Dominguez Urban Strategies, a consultancy focused on advancing safety-driven urban design through Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED). She works at the intersection of landscape architecture, public safety, and development, helping cities and developers transition from reactive security measures to proactive environmental strategies.

Her firm partners with designers, public safety professionals, municipal leaders, and property owners to reduce crime risk, strengthen community trust, and protect long-term asset value. Melissa’s work is grounded in the belief that safety is infrastructure and that well-designed environments are essential to resilient, thriving communities.