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Open Remove and ban hostile architecture from public spaces

Created by Fraser Henshaw
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We would like the government to ban hostile architecture. This could include spikes outside buildings, curved and segregated benches, 'leaning' benches or gated doorways - anything that prevents homeless people from finding comfort. We would also require existing examples to be removed.

Homeless people have reported being affected by hostile architecture. For example:

- 60% reported an increase in defensive architecture that made sitting or lying down impossible.

- 35% said they were unable to find a place to sleep or rest due to these measures.

We believe hostile architecture should be banned because it is unfair for homeless people to endure this hostile treatment. No one deserves to be unable to access safe spaces to sleep at night.

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