US CPTED Association October 2026 Webinar
2026-10-15 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom
US CPTED Association October Webinar
Date: October 15, 2026
Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Topic: From Design to Data: How Fort Wayne’s 2026 Project of the Year Drove a 40-Year Crime Low Through CPTED and Academic Partnership
Presenter 1: Dr. John MacDonald -Director, Master of Science in Criminology Program, University of Pennsylvania
Presenter 2: Megan Grable – Urban Planner, Department of Neighborhoods, City of Fort Wayne
Join us for an exclusive presentation on Fort Wayne, Indiana’s High Street CPTED Pilot Area, the 2026 USCA Project of the Year, which achieved a 40-year low in crime through a pioneering, community-driven design strategy. Led by the City of Fort Wayne alongside Dr. MacDonald, Director of Master of Science in Criminology at the University of Pennsylvania, who conducted the rigorous data analysis, we will unpack the project’s three-phase investment in infrastructure and neighborhood activation while sharing preliminary findings from our upcoming paper to be submitted for publication. In this session, discover how evidence-based design and real-time academic partnership transformed one of the city’s most challenged streets into a scalable model for national CPTED implementation.

October Webinar Registration

Registration for our July webinar isn’t open just yet—but it’s coming soon! Please check back shortly for updates and details on how to join. We’re excited to share more with you soon!

What is the Webinar About?
Buffalo, NY, is taking Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) beyond theory and into action by embedding it into government initiatives that enhance public safety and community well-being. In this session, Ron Dixon, Special Project Manager for Crime Prevention at the Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency, will showcase how CPTED is being applied through:

Clean Sweep Initiative – A nationally recognized best-practice model integrating CPTED into large-scale neighborhood revitalization.
Safe Exchange Zones & Supervised Visitation Initiative – Ensuring safe, accessible locations for families through environmental design.
CPTED Buffalo Resident Handbook & Tri-Fold – Educational tools empowering residents, businesses, and law enforcement to apply CPTED strategies.
CPTED Data Driven Site Assessment – Using analytics and environmental design strategies to target high-crime areas and implement CPTED solutions effectively. Teaching assessments to Buffalo Police Community Police Officers to help strengthening Law Enforcement & Community Relationships –

This session will provide a real-world blueprint on how CPTED can be integrated into government-driven initiatives, community partnerships, and urban planning efforts. Whether you’re in government, law enforcement, or community development, this presentation will highlight strategies for using CPTED to create long-term, sustainable impact in your city.
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The webinar will be from 12:00pm – 1:00pm eastern standard time.
From Design to Data: How Fort Wayne’s 2026 Project of the Year Drove a 40-Year Crime Low Through CPTED and Academic Partnership

Dr. John MacDonald:
Professor MacDonald serves as the Director of the Master of Science in Criminology at the University of Pennsylvania and studies crime and violence, race and ethnic disparities in criminal justice, and impact of public policy on safety. A current focus of his work is on examining how the science of urban planning can make our cities healthier, safer, and livable. The National Institutes of Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and private foundations helped support the research on changing places. He is also active studying racial disparities in criminal justice, and ways to reduce these disparities through policy and program reforms.
Megan Grable:
As an Urban Planner with the City of Fort Wayne’s Department of Neighborhoods, Megan specializes in translating best-practice research into tangible community change through coalition-building and data-driven implementation. Megan led the award-winning High Street CPTED Pilot Area, a project that achieved an 86% reduction in crime by combining evidence-based design with authentic community partnership. Her work is grounded in a global perspective gained from studying cities across the U.S., India, Senegal, and Argentina, driving her to create vibrant, resilient districts through practical, sustained effort.
You can join the US CPTED Association by going here and checking out normally.
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Membership Benefits

Professional Recognition
Access to education and training
Networking opportunities
Access to the membership directory
Improve your professional profile
Memberships discounts
Access to the US CPTED Association Library
Certificate of membership
Opportunities to give back to the CPTED community
Supporting the US CPTED Association mission

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US CPTED Association Novemeber 2026 Webinar
2026-11-19 12:00 - 13:00
US CPTED Association November Webinar
Date: November 19, 2026
Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Topic: Coming Soon!
Presenters: Coming Soon!
November Webinar Registration

Registration for our July webinar isn’t open just yet—but it’s coming soon! Please check back shortly for updates and details on how to join. We’re excited to share more with you soon!

What is the Webinar About?
Buffalo, NY, is taking Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) beyond theory and into action by embedding it into government initiatives that enhance public safety and community well-being. In this session, Ron Dixon, Special Project Manager for Crime Prevention at the Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency, will showcase how CPTED is being applied through:

Clean Sweep Initiative – A nationally recognized best-practice model integrating CPTED into large-scale neighborhood revitalization.
Safe Exchange Zones & Supervised Visitation Initiative – Ensuring safe, accessible locations for families through environmental design.
CPTED Buffalo Resident Handbook & Tri-Fold – Educational tools empowering residents, businesses, and law enforcement to apply CPTED strategies.
CPTED Data Driven Site Assessment – Using analytics and environmental design strategies to target high-crime areas and implement CPTED solutions effectively. Teaching assessments to Buffalo Police Community Police Officers to help strengthening Law Enforcement & Community Relationships –

This session will provide a real-world blueprint on how CPTED can be integrated into government-driven initiatives, community partnerships, and urban planning efforts. Whether you’re in government, law enforcement, or community development, this presentation will highlight strategies for using CPTED to create long-term, sustainable impact in your city.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Frequently Asked Questions
The webinar will be from 12:00pm – 1:00pm eastern standard time. Coming Soon Coming Soon You can join the US CPTED Association by going here and checking out normally.
Sign Up for Membership today!

Membership Benefits

Professional Recognition
Access to education and training
Networking opportunities
Access to the membership directory
Improve your professional profile
Memberships discounts
Access to the US CPTED Association Library
Certificate of membership
Opportunities to give back to the CPTED community
Supporting the US CPTED Association mission

Become a Member!

US CPTED Association December 2026 Webinar
2026-12-17 12:00 - 13:00
US CPTED Association December Webinar
Date: December 17, 2026
Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Topic: Effective Therapeutic Design in Homeless Shelters
Presenters: Justin Reeves – Lighthouse Ministries
Justin Reeves is a nonprofit leader and practitioner in Bellingham, WA, working at the intersection of community design and social services. His 15-years of experience currently includes serving as the Chief Operating Officer at the Lighthouse Mission where his work focuses on applying CPTED principles in a trauma-informed way to homeless services, workforce development environments, and community-centered spaces. He recently spearhead the design, construction and implementation of a new 75,000 sq. ft. enhanced shelter with impressive results stemming from CPTED principles applied to the project.

December Webinar Registration

Registration for our July webinar isn’t open just yet—but it’s coming soon! Please check back shortly for updates and details on how to join. We’re excited to share more with you soon!

What is the Webinar About?
Buffalo, NY, is taking Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) beyond theory and into action by embedding it into government initiatives that enhance public safety and community well-being. In this session, Ron Dixon, Special Project Manager for Crime Prevention at the Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency, will showcase how CPTED is being applied through:

Clean Sweep Initiative – A nationally recognized best-practice model integrating CPTED into large-scale neighborhood revitalization.
Safe Exchange Zones & Supervised Visitation Initiative – Ensuring safe, accessible locations for families through environmental design.
CPTED Buffalo Resident Handbook & Tri-Fold – Educational tools empowering residents, businesses, and law enforcement to apply CPTED strategies.
CPTED Data Driven Site Assessment – Using analytics and environmental design strategies to target high-crime areas and implement CPTED solutions effectively. Teaching assessments to Buffalo Police Community Police Officers to help strengthening Law Enforcement & Community Relationships –

This session will provide a real-world blueprint on how CPTED can be integrated into government-driven initiatives, community partnerships, and urban planning efforts. Whether you’re in government, law enforcement, or community development, this presentation will highlight strategies for using CPTED to create long-term, sustainable impact in your city.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions
The webinar will be from 12:00pm – 1:00pm eastern standard time.
Effective Therapeutic Design in Homeless Shelters

Justin Reeves is a nonprofit leader and practitioner in Bellingham, WA, working at the intersection of community design and social services. His 15-years of experience currently includes serving as the Chief Operating Officer at the Lighthouse Mission where his work focuses on applying CPTED principles in a trauma-informed way to homeless services, workforce development environments, and community-centered spaces. He recently spearhead the design, construction and implementation of a new 75,000 sq. ft. enhanced shelter with impressive results stemming from CPTED principles applied to the project.
You can join the US CPTED Association by going here and checking out normally.
Sign Up for Membership today!

Membership Benefits

Professional Recognition
Access to education and training
Networking opportunities
Access to the membership directory
Improve your professional profile
Memberships discounts
Access to the US CPTED Association Library
Certificate of membership
Opportunities to give back to the CPTED community
Supporting the US CPTED Association mission

Become a Member!
