@article{0434d7a9638346a89eae386108dda02e,
title = "Can restoring vacant lots help reduce crime? An examination of a program in Baltimore, MD",
abstract = "Urban green spaces have previously been linked to reduction in crime and improvements in neighborhood environments. This study considered if the Care-A-Lot (CAL) program in Baltimore City, which incentivizes local community groups to maintain and green vacant lots, reduces violent and property crime. Compared to a 2016–2017 baseline, city block groups with CAL programs saw a significantly larger decrease in crime compared to matched block groups with no CAL programs both in 2018 and 2019. These results were found to be robust through a series of sensitivity analyses and add to the literature stressing the positive social impact of green spaces.",
keywords = "Baltimore, Care-A-Lot, Crime, Greening",
author = "Anton Kvit and Corrigan, {Anne E.} and Locke, {Dexter H.} and Curriero, {Frank C.} and Kristin Mmari",
note = "Funding Information: We thank Natasha Neale at the Baltimore City Department of Public Works CARE-A-Lot program. The analyses for this paper was supported by a grant from the Bloomberg American Health Initiative at Johns Hopkins School of Public Health, USA. The findings and conclusions in this publication are those of the author(s) and should not be construed to represent any official USDA or U.S. Government determination or policy. Michelle Kondo and Naomi Sachs provided comments on an earlier version that helped strengthen the paper. Funding Information: The authors declare the following financial interests/personal relationships which may be considered as potential competing interests: Anton Kvit reports financial support was provided by Bloomberg American Health Initiative. Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2022 Elsevier GmbH",
year = "2022",
month = aug,
doi = "10.1016/j.ufug.2022.127630",
language = "English (US)",
volume = "74",
journal = "Urban Forestry and Urban Greening",
issn = "1618-8667",
publisher = "Urban und Fischer Verlag GmbH und Co. KG",
}