Though there is a great increase in crime these days, there is a way to help with it. This is by vacant lot clean up activities. Studies have shown that overgrown lots are a signal to criminals that there is a lack of pride in the neighborhood. These also give a convenient place to hide drugs, guns, and other criminal activities. Where the grass and weeds are tall a criminal can easily hide in it, and even remain hidden.
Many cities have the locals in the area to mow these areas and will pay them, though at a lower fee than a professional. This allows the citizens to earn a little bit of money as well as giving them a sense of pride about their areas. Sometimes volunteers form groups that mow and keep the areas clean, saving the city from having to pay for it, and keeping the area clean at the same time.
Many cities have ordinances charging owners a fine if they don't keep their property presentable. These ordinances also sometimes provide for the city to obtain these properties from persons who receive repeated citations for neglect. In some areas the city does the work themselves and charge the owner for the cost.
This approach to crime prevention is a well-accepted one. Unlike gun control, in which there are two sides, one which fights the control, this method has no objections from citizens. Everyone, except the criminal, benefits from the efforts. Neighborhoods even accept and take some responsibility for doing the work in their area.
There is an upfront cost for maintaining these areas, but overall it is cost effective. Less crime, an increase in property values, and the reimbursement to the city from citizens who have received these services help offset some of the expense. Experts have estimated that for one dollar of expense the city receives twenty-six dollars in recovery.
Contributing to the decline of a neighborhood, trash is often dumped in these abandoned areas. This further discourages home owners from keeping up their own yard. A severe decline in the community results, causing a loss of pride as well. There is also danger to children playing there, and disease that is caused by the trash.
Ordinances, called mow to own, have been considered by some cities as a solution. This provision allows a person living next to an abandoned area to mow and clean it up over time and be able to get it for free or for a very low amount. This not only means the vacant yard will be cleaned, but it encourages the home owner to keep their own yard in perfect condition. If there are many neglected areas in a city, this allows them to rebuild the areas.
In certain cities groups of volunteers attempt to restore a neglected downtown area by clean up the lots that have been abandoned. They beautify them in hopes of encouraging new businesses to move in and build up the area. These volunteers go to different lots each week, cleaning and beautifying them. They come back another time to each lot, and if the place has not been kept up, they notify the owner that they won't come again to help unless they work on the maintenance themselves.
Many cities have the locals in the area to mow these areas and will pay them, though at a lower fee than a professional. This allows the citizens to earn a little bit of money as well as giving them a sense of pride about their areas. Sometimes volunteers form groups that mow and keep the areas clean, saving the city from having to pay for it, and keeping the area clean at the same time.
Many cities have ordinances charging owners a fine if they don't keep their property presentable. These ordinances also sometimes provide for the city to obtain these properties from persons who receive repeated citations for neglect. In some areas the city does the work themselves and charge the owner for the cost.
This approach to crime prevention is a well-accepted one. Unlike gun control, in which there are two sides, one which fights the control, this method has no objections from citizens. Everyone, except the criminal, benefits from the efforts. Neighborhoods even accept and take some responsibility for doing the work in their area.
There is an upfront cost for maintaining these areas, but overall it is cost effective. Less crime, an increase in property values, and the reimbursement to the city from citizens who have received these services help offset some of the expense. Experts have estimated that for one dollar of expense the city receives twenty-six dollars in recovery.
Contributing to the decline of a neighborhood, trash is often dumped in these abandoned areas. This further discourages home owners from keeping up their own yard. A severe decline in the community results, causing a loss of pride as well. There is also danger to children playing there, and disease that is caused by the trash.
Ordinances, called mow to own, have been considered by some cities as a solution. This provision allows a person living next to an abandoned area to mow and clean it up over time and be able to get it for free or for a very low amount. This not only means the vacant yard will be cleaned, but it encourages the home owner to keep their own yard in perfect condition. If there are many neglected areas in a city, this allows them to rebuild the areas.
In certain cities groups of volunteers attempt to restore a neglected downtown area by clean up the lots that have been abandoned. They beautify them in hopes of encouraging new businesses to move in and build up the area. These volunteers go to different lots each week, cleaning and beautifying them. They come back another time to each lot, and if the place has not been kept up, they notify the owner that they won't come again to help unless they work on the maintenance themselves.
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