Guidance on designing for crowds - an integrated approach

Publication C675

CIRIA, 2008
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Current

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Core Supplement

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Abstract

Applicable to design, risk minimisation and safety aspects for areas or events where crowds may occur, such as sports stadia, music venues, arenas, theatres, transport hubs, shopping centres and religious venues and events such as Hogmanay, celebrations for victorious teams, state funerals and weddings. Offers good practice guidance covering integrated design approach, crowd safety, operational scenarios and contingency planning and terrorism threat. Case studies look at Cardiff Central crowd management aspects and Olympic Park planning and design.

Author

Rowe, I. and Ancliffe, S.

History

Based on Research Project RP 761.

ISBN

9780860176756

Subjects

  • Special subject areas
  • Health and safety

Publisher History

CIRIA was formerly known as the Construction Industry Research and Information Association. They are a member-based research and information organisation who publish reports and technical papers covering building and civil engineering as well as transport and utilities infrastructure.

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