Title
An Evaluation of the Effects of Neighborhood Mobilization on Community Problems
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2006
Publication Source
Journal of Prevention & Intervention in the Community
Abstract
This research examines the outcomes of actions taken by members of a residential neighborhood association to revitalize a neighborhood and to make it a safer and more secure place to live. This urban neighborhood association initiated a major planning process in cooperation with city officials. Residents overwhelmingly adopted the plan that included the creation of mini-neighborhoods with a series of gates to moderate traffic flow, increase neighborliness, and reduce crime. An analysis of official data from police crime reports shows that crime was significantly reduced in the neighborhood after the street changes. This reduction in crime was maintained even five years later. Telephone interviews with neighborhood residents indicated that they perceived reductions in traffic, crime, noise and drug offenses for at least five years after the changes. Even though neighborhood cohesion did not increase, it appears that the actions instigated and promoted by neighborhood association members enhanced the quality of life for neighborhood residents.
Inclusive pages
61-80
ISBN/ISSN
1085-2352
Copyright
Copyright © 2006, Taylor and Francis
Publisher
Taylor and Francis
Volume
32
Issue
1-2
Peer Reviewed
yes
eCommons Citation
Donnelly, Patrick G. and Kimble, Charles E., "An Evaluation of the Effects of Neighborhood Mobilization on Community Problems" (2006). Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work Faculty Publications. 35.
https://ecommons.udayton.edu/soc_fac_pub/35
Comments
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This paper also appeared as a chapter in the following book:
Reeb, R. (2013). Community Action Research: Benefits to Community Members and Service Providers. Taylor and Francis. doi:10.4324/9780203051443