Thoughtful placement of phone booths can make people feel safer. Design of benches is important. Involve community through a neighborhood watch program. Solving other problems makes for a safer street. Strategically place phone booths.
Slower traffic keeps eyes on the street.
Benches that discourage loitering and sleeping. Neighborhood watch program. There should be small pocket parks for this type of activity to occur, in addition to places along the sidewalk. Involve the families in the community in the construction of the streetscape elements. Summer job programs for young people is one way of promoting this.