Cities and public urban spaces have historically been designed by a singular demographic, which has caused a disparity in perceptions of safety and feelings of fear for women in most public spaces. Through examining the historical context of planning and environmental design, certain elements factor into women’s fear-based mobility restriction. By exploring previous literature and documentation, many public spaces were identified as the least safe. Through the dissection of these public areas, certain design elements and characteristics were identified as the most important when increasing women’s safety and fear perceptions. These elements include lighting, visibility, and familiarity. Utilizing these considerations and characteristics, a framework of design guidelines for these spaces was created for practicing professionals to incorporate into the design process of public spaces.