Welcome to Our Online Project Headquarters!


Personal safety in our neighborhoods and downtown is important to all of us.

Did you know that the design of our streets, sidewalks, landscaping, lighting and much more can directly impact crime levels?

The City of Howell recently completed a Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) Planning process to identify areas of needed design or zoning changes. This website offers a look at the process, the partners and the outcomes of a very unique CPTED project: Howell Safe Neighborhoods!

Visit the "Project" & "Outcomes" pages on this website for more information.

News & Updates


  • Our 2020 Leadership Roundtable event was a success! Thanks to everyone who attended and provided ideas for next steps!

  • Surveys and Photovoice submissions are now closed! Thanks to everyone who participated!

  • Visit our project page for public presentations.


This project is led by a community steering committee, with technical leadership provided by the following partners: