Place-based approaches to reducing violent crime hot spots: A review of the evidence on public health approaches
Research from around the world shows that violent crime is spatially clustered in hot spots. A
growing body of research shows that place-based changes to the built environment can help …
growing body of research shows that place-based changes to the built environment can help …
Fine-grained, spatio-temporal datasets measuring 200 years of land development in the United States
The collection, processing and analysis of remote sensing data since the early 1970s has
rapidly improved our understanding of change on the Earth's surface. While satellite-based …
rapidly improved our understanding of change on the Earth's surface. While satellite-based …
Is the spatial distribution of urban green space associated with crime in Chicago?
During past decades, much progress has been made to elucidate the relationship between
the quantity of urban green space and crimes, but less is known about how their spatial …
the quantity of urban green space and crimes, but less is known about how their spatial …
What predicts the demand and sale of vacant public properties? Urban greening and gentrification in Chicago
Many post-industrial US cities have developed programs to promote the greening of publicly-
owned vacant lots, including initiatives in which homeowners can purchase nearby lots and …
owned vacant lots, including initiatives in which homeowners can purchase nearby lots and …
Demolition after decline: Understanding and explaining demolition patterns in US and German shrinking cities
Demolition is one of shrinking cities' most important strategies to deal with vacant and
abandoned properties, but processes and outcomes vary between nations. How do …
abandoned properties, but processes and outcomes vary between nations. How do …
Resident-led vacant lot greening and crime: Do ownership and visual condition-care matter?
In many cities, high land vacancy has contributed to negative outcomes including visual
blight, loss of sense of community and safety, and high crime rates. Although studies show …
blight, loss of sense of community and safety, and high crime rates. Although studies show …
The shifting role of public–private partnerships in vacant property redevelopment
JT Chin - Land Use Policy, 2021 - Elsevier
This study introduces a typology of public–private partnerships formed to redevelop vacant
property in response to varying levels of tension between the public and private sectors …
property in response to varying levels of tension between the public and private sectors …
Lessons learned from a citywide abandoned housing experiment
Problem, research strategy, and findings The negative impact of vacant and abandoned
housing in city neighborhoods is extreme, affecting health and quality of life, promoting …
housing in city neighborhoods is extreme, affecting health and quality of life, promoting …
Transferring vacant lots to private ownership improves care and empowers residents: Evidence from Chicago
Problem, research strategy, and findings Several US cities have implemented vacant lot
greening programs as planning strategies to address decreased tax base, crime, and other …
greening programs as planning strategies to address decreased tax base, crime, and other …
Vacant urban land temporary use and neighborhood sustainability: A comparative study of two Midwestern cities
L Chen, MM Conroy - Journal of Urban Affairs, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Vacant urban land is a significant barrier to sustainable neighborhood development,
especially in Midwestern US cities. Many scholars have noted that temporary use can …
especially in Midwestern US cities. Many scholars have noted that temporary use can …