«One theory that resonated with a lot of the things we found points to
the importance of busy streets in promoting outdoor activity, interaction and cohesion in communities, which could potentially deter street violence,» said Branas, who has led several previous studies suggesting that urban parks and greening vacant lots encourage people to become invested in maintaining their neighborhoods and may reduce violent crime.
After lunch - hour visibility on the
busy street, the group went inside and three constituents shared with Sen. Blunt's staff the
importance of health care through the ACA and Planned Parenthood.