Slide show 5/4/01
Fixing Broken Windows
Phyllis G. Betts, Principal Investigator Department of Sociology University of Memphis
Like the “broken window” that remains unfixed and invites vandalism
“Problem” Properties
Problem Properties are “Crimogenic”
Crimogenic Places and Spaces: The Evidence
Tackling Problem Properties Means:
High and Exchange in Memphis: An Open Air Drug Market
Problem Properties Strategies are Multi-Dimensional
Code Enforcement: an Anti-Neglect Strategy
The “Under-enforceability” Problem
Under-enforceability in Memphis
Outstanding Demolition Orders
Outstanding Rehabilitation Orders
Multi-Family Housing: Binghamton
Under-enforceability Means:
A Problem Properties Strategy: Three Basic Concepts
Segmentation
Prioritization
Targeting
Targeting: The Evidence
Toward a Comprehensive Problem Properties Strategy
The Challenge
Building Blocks
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