Can parks help cities fight crime?

By Lincoln Larson, S. Scott Ogletree, The Conversation
The relationship between parks and crime remains the subject of debate.
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Contact with nature reduces stress and aggression, one reason scholars say urban green space may reduce violence.
Some scholars say parks and other urban green spaces prevent violence. When vacant lots and deteriorating urban spaces are transformed into more appealing and useful places for residents, violence and crime typically decline in the immediate vicinity.

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