Call for Contribution to the Surveys of the Urban Agenda Security in Public Spaces Partnership

In the framework of the Urban Agenda for the European Union (EU) and in pursuit of the objectives set out in its Action Plan, the Security in Public Spaces Partnership is inviting you to contribute to the following surveys:

• Survey on tools and data used by local authorities – Deadline 22 March 2021

The Security in Public Spaces Partnership of the Urban Agenda is constructing a framework for a self-assessment tool on security and safety dedicated to the local authorities of the Member States. The long-term ambition is to pave the way for the creation of a joint dashboard with which urban authorities would be able to reflect on their own status, progress made or weaknesses to overcome. By indicating in what fields European urban authorities are active in, the tool could promote good practices and encourage exchanges across cities in Europe.

This survey relates to the objectives of Action 1: Developing a Framework for a Self-Assessment tool dedicated to Urban Authorities

• Survey on innovative technologies for security in public spaces – Deadline 31 March 2021

This survey on the problems / bottlenecks encountered by local authorities when using innovative technologies for security in public spaces will provide a basis for the drafting of apposition paper for the attention of EU institutions on the question of security related technologies and more specifically artificial intelligence and facial recognition. It will also be instrumental for the Partnership’s response to the EC public consultation on artificial intelligence.

This survey relates to the objectives of Action 3: Evaluate the application of Artificial Intelligence technologies.

• Survey regarding the urban planning and design approaches in EU cities and regions to improve the security in public spaces (through security by design)

The questionnaire focuses on matters of territorial development and urban planning as well as on planning security and sharing public space. The Partnership wants to collect good practices to valorise the activities of cities and regions in this domain. The collected data will be translated into a hands-on guidance leaflet, illustrated by concrete actions and projects of cities.

This survey relates to the objectives of Action 6: Develop guidance for architectural and spatial design (security by design)

For any clarifications, please contact: ua-security@ecorys.com