James Petty writes an intriguing article about the design choices that were executed in London. The incident that happened in London had to do with spikes being placed so the unhoused could not linger or sleep outside of luxury apartments. The hostile design causes a lot of disruption in communities, which can be clearly seen in Petty’s article. Social control is now entering the design world in terms of street design. Some hostile designs are excluding specific groups from neighborhoods. Gentrification was a main topic for Petty, and can deliberately be seen in some neighborhoods, especially in this scenario with the London spikes. Petty describes the social and ethical issues that are in the dilemma of hostile design. He wants the focus to be switched to creating housing for the groups that can not afford it and supporting them. Petty believes there should be a different view on the group, rather than looking at how to remove them from certain areas to how we can help them. He wants there to be more of an equitable and compassionate view of urban planning. 

The University of Oregon does a pretty good job of avoiding hostile designs. They are inclusive and think compassionately about their designs. The Knight Library is a great example. There are a number of benches around the facility and when you walk in there are plenty of areas to sit. The steps leading up to the doors of the library are welcoming and provide a space that allows for different groups to use the space and building. There are no spaces that direct a group somewhere else. Public libraries are great spaces to bring different communities together and create an equitable space for everyone. The Knight Library has an inclusive design and values the diversity of groups that are able to interact in the space. The scenery is impressive and there a spaces of privacy and openness surrounding the buildings. The architecture was able to foster a place that was designed with compassion and inclusion.