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The problem, unfortunately, is that no one knows how to actually solve the underlying systemic causes. The only thing that works, partially IMHO, is periods of
by crispyambulance 4y ago
The problem, unfortunately, is that no one knows how to actually solve the underlying systemic causes.
The only thing that works, partially IMHO, is periods of "broken-window-theory" policing followed by gentrification, healthy streets, and mixed use development. If residents value their communities, they will take care of them physically, economically, and socially.
This was explored a lot in a classic work by Jane Jacobs (The Death and Life of Great American Cities). It's still a relevant read and informs much of new urbanist thinking.
- zozbot234 4y agoUnfortunately, "gentrification" has literally become a four-letter word among Progressive activists. And that even more clearly the case in SF than anywhere else in the U.S.
- swearwolf 4y agoIt doesn’t help that just about all of the solutions that work for other countries have been taken completely off the table by our political system and the interests that fund it.