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Request To Enforce Existing and/or Modify Residential Ordinances
To Force Compliance At 2905 Oak Forest Dr, Grapevine, TX 76051
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&5,R04m,<.F-NM, WINDOW THEORY
The Broken Windows Theorv. is that visible signs of disorder and necilect,
such as broken windows, gramu. and iater, can encouracle furtiner crime aria an.
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The theory suaaests that if minor issues are not addressed, they signal t1-11
ine communitv Mat gisorder is toieratecl, Sl
-IgAqj,n_q to more serious crimes
Accordinci to the "broken windows theorv," ble signs of disorder like broken
Windows in a citv can lead io a decIIine in communitv conresionmcreasecl Tear ot
crime. and ultimatelv, hiaher crime rates, as neoole oerceive a lack of order and
control. encouraoina further vandalism and more senous criminal
activitv,- essentiallv, a single broken window can signal that nobody. cares
about the area. leading to a downward spiral of neglect and crime.
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a Visual cue of neallect-
A oroken window ieft unrepaired signifies that nobody is taking care oi die area,
creating a perception that minor offenses are tolerated, which can embolden
criminals to commit more. serious crimes,
When visible signs of disorder are prevalent, residents may feet less safe and
become less likely to engage with their community, further contributing to a decline
In social Control.
Is Informal social control breakdown:
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