“That link is similar to the process whereby one broken window becomes many. The citizen who fears the ill-smelling drunk, the rowdy teenager, or the importuning beggar is not merely expressing his distaste for unseemly behavior; he is also giving voice to a bit of folk wisdom that happens to be a correct generalization—namely, that serious street crime flourishes in areas in which disorderly behavior goes unchecked. The unchecked panhandler is, in effect, the first broken window. Muggers and robbers, whether opportunistic or professional, believe they reduce their chances of being caught or even identified if they operate on streets where potential victims are already intimidated by prevailing conditions. If the neighborhood cannot keep a bothersome panhandler from annoying passersby, the thief may reason, it is even less likely to call the police to identify a potential mugger or to interfere if the mugging actually takes place.”
GREE BI + Marketing + Growth and Revenue offsite. with Alex and Patrick at Crissy Field – View on Path.
Midnight at MoMA! with Marianne, Cesar, and Elaine at San Francisco Museum of Modern Art – View on Path.
Rosen is dog sitting for a few weekends this summer. Path, meet Elvis! with Zack and Alex at Matching Half Cafe – View on Path.
