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Author: Twinam, Tate

Title: Danger Zone: The Causal Effects of High-Density and Mixed-Use Development on Neighborhood Crime

Summary: This paper examines the impact of residential density and mixed land use on crime using a unique high–resolution dataset from Chicago over the period 2008–2013. I employ a novel instrumental variable strategy based on the city’s 1923 zoning code. I find that commercial uses lead to more street crime in their immediate vicinity, with relatively weak spillovers. However, this effect is strongly offset by density; dense mixed use areas are actually safer than typical residential areas. Additionally, much of the commercial effect is driven by liquor stores and late–hour bars. I discuss the implications for zoning policy.

Details: Pittsburgh, OH: Department of Economics University of Pittsburgh, 2014. 45p.

Source: Internet Resource: Accessed April 20, 2015 at: http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=2508672

Year: 2014

Country: United States

URL: http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=2508672

Shelf Number: 135263

Keywords:
Neighborhoods and Crime (U.S.)
Street Crime
Zoning and Crime