This study was conducted to determine the effects of safety factors on site preferences and offer
suggestions for site design by evaluating the role of plant materials in the design of safe urban landscapes. Images
taken from the centre of Ataturk University’s campus were visually assessed. A total of 10 images representing
periods of foliation and dormancy were studied. Eighty-one participants were asked to assess the images presented
within the predetermined parameters. Overall, people felt safer in the environment during the period of
seasonal foliation. Sites clearly defined by the differences in plant tissue were perceived to be more secure. Participants
preferred the environment aesthetically and felt more secure during the period of full foliation. When
considering the final data, it was discovered that there was a positive correlation between preference and security
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• Safety perceptions of different plant designs in pedestrian and car streets