Dave Harstad said: 3. Contrary to what the PRAC says, one cannot separate bad behavior from bad buildings. It�s sociology 101. The built environment influences human behavior. Derelict buildings encourage derelict behavior. Certainly stopping criminal behavior is more complicated than fixing broken windows, but it�s an important piece of the puzzle.
CN Responds: If this were true, it would be extremely sad. It seems that Mr. Harstad contends that people are ultimately not responsible for their own actions. As far as the assumption that a "bad" building cannot change, I'd say that my home is an example of the opposite. When I bought it, nearly every window and door was broken, there were pigeons inside to seek refuge from the snow, and absolutely every appliance was destroyed. I'll save you the details of faulty plumbing, electricity and roofing which I have since remedied. Now, my next-door neighbor and I have a friendly competition about whose house/yard is more pleasing to the eye. An aside: as I write this, the duplex at 2301 16th (3 doors down from me) is in the final stages of demolition. I think it's very sad - if I could have afforded to rehab it, I would have done so gladly. Connie Nompelis Ward 6 - Ventura Village __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Find the one for you at Yahoo! Personals http://personals.yahoo.com _______________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
