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Proof of Broken Windows theory in Philadelphia and New York City

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

Our Council member, Kenyatta Johnson, is now also Council president, and he has enormous power to protect affordable housing in his district and beyond.

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Transit safety and security: Broken Windows theory and reality | and the state of transit safety today

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

The Minneapolis Star-Tribune published a series on how to improve public safety on the light rail network in Greater Minneapolis: -- " Systemic insecurity: Saving Twin Cities light rail " -- " The safety-first effort in St. The system, he said, is one in which "the public has invested millions.

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Public restrooms: single versus multiple-occupant

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

DC isn't very big on public restrooms, although some federal parks have them (" Where Did All the Public Bathrooms Go? ," Bloomberg). This is common for many cities--no public restrooms. Early on cities had public restrooms and baths because much of housing did not. Seemingly, they are cheaper to maintain.

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How one Federal agency, the Corporation for National and Community Service, strengthened the role of evidence in a key grant program, AmeriCorps: An interview with Diana Epstein and Carla Ganiel, CNCS – Episode #125

Andy Feldman's Gov Innovator podcast

The program provides grants to nonprofits and local governments to address community needs in education, public safety, health and the environment. The money pays to support AmeriCorps members and their activities, whether it’s tutoring in an elementary school or building affordable housing in response to a national disaster.