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A recent article in Miami New Times talks about "Miami, Crime and Urban Design." Apparently Miami has the highest rate of violent crime in the US (no surprise there) and the author links together crime with social and environmental factors.
According to the study, people need to mark and defend their own territories, and effective urban design will define their "space." Activity and safety depend on continous use, and if we don't see ourselves as part of a greater community with commonly held aspirations, the distribution of crime would decrease.
This seems to emphasize the idea of community identity. However, the diversity of Miami and the language barriers seem to present a barrier here.
What are your thoughts on community identity? How achievable is it REALLY?
According to the study, people need to mark and defend their own territories, and effective urban design will define their "space." Activity and safety depend on continous use, and if we don't see ourselves as part of a greater community with commonly held aspirations, the distribution of crime would decrease.
This seems to emphasize the idea of community identity. However, the diversity of Miami and the language barriers seem to present a barrier here.
What are your thoughts on community identity? How achievable is it REALLY?