What strategies would be most effective to fight neighborhood blight?
Anything that helps create community and get residents to have pride in their neighborhood is a good start. Take empty lots and convert them to pocket parks or urban gardens for neighbors to gather. Have businesses sponsor clean up days/programs to help remove blight in areas that residents can’t afford to remove it themselves.
Some background, if needed:
http://www.azcentral.com/community/chandler/articles/2011/02/01/20110201chandler-editorial-neighborhood-initiative0202.html
http://mesa.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=1147489&GUID=CA4E4822-4348-4299-8E7B-16DD5A478903
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