(c) 1998 Eastern Humanities  
and Communications Magnet 
By Anne H., Emily P., Roni,  
and Rachel M.

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A. Volunteer programs for school community service credit 
B. Fundraising programs 
C. Money donated to landlords/maintenance crews to maintain the changes made. Comes from programs such as the Affordable Housing Program (increases supply of affordable housing in the district). 
D. Community members/volunteers help to publicize our efforts. 
E. This will be organized by October 1998, sooner if possible. Work will begin as soon as organization is complete and funds are acquired. 

A. Changes layout of property to prevent crime, esp. drugs/increase safety 
1. clearly demarcated property with fences/shrubs 
2. removal of visual barriers 
3. better lighting 
4. clearly marked play areas easily visible from windows. 
5. barricade vacant alleys and prevent cars from arriving undetected 
6. keep houses close to street 
7. remove long corridors, high shrubbery, other hiding places 
B. Cost-effective 
1. fences are inexpensive compared to other methods of protection 
2. very effective methods, as proved by implementation in Potomac Gardens neighborhood (DC) and Five Oaks (Dayton, OH) 
C. This will be implemented by January 1999, completed by July 2000 

A. Money given to landlords/maintenance crews (see I) 
B. Volunteer programs such as above 
C. Community organizations for maintenance, AHP funding (if possible) 
D. Increased gov't funding for building service crews 

A. From non-profit org.'s, schools that get involved, sponsors 
B. Fundraising drives by volunteers 

A. Gov't-funded projects, however, this would increase taxation 
B. Neighborhoods set up programs to improve the buildings 

A. Improve building quality 
B. Decrease crime, increase saf