CityViews: Want to Fight Crime? Invest in Parks!
Deborah Marton |
‘To reduce crime, we need fewer vacant lots. It’s a proven, cost-effective strategy that empowers neighborhoods and improves quality of life for residents.’
NYRP
Deborah Marton is the executive director of the New York Restoration Project (NYRP).
‘To reduce crime, we need fewer vacant lots. It’s a proven, cost-effective strategy that empowers neighborhoods and improves quality of life for residents.’
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