| A survey was conducted using 211 college students to
determine the attractiveness and perceived security of 180 scenes of
parking lots adjacent to commercial and residential structures in Atlanta
and Athens, Georgia. Findings show that the greater the amount of
vegetation, the higher the rating of attractiveness. Security was rated
higher only when the vegetation was well maintained, and appeared to be
part of the original landscape design. The author discusses the results of
the findings, as well as the impact of natural features in urban areas for
increasing attractiveness and reducing fear of crime. |