Improving community safety by fixing abandoned buildings and lots
Place Matters - Adaptable Solutions to Violence at the Community Level
This study is looking at how fixing up community spaces like empty buildings and vacant lots can help reduce violence, especially for young people and families, and it invites community members to help find ways to make their neighborhoods safer and better for everyone.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Tulane University of Louisiana NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New Orleans, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10453437 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how improving community spaces, such as abandoned buildings and vacant lots, can reduce violence, particularly among youth and families. By conducting a community-level trial, the project aims to assess the effectiveness of these improvements in preventing serious violence, including firearm-related incidents and family violence. The study will explore the relationship between community infrastructure and various forms of violence, seeking to identify effective prevention strategies. Participants may be involved in community assessments and interventions aimed at enhancing safety and well-being.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include community members, particularly youth and families living in areas with high rates of violence and blight.
Not a fit: Patients living in areas with low violence rates or those not affected by community blight may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer communities and reduced rates of violence, benefiting families and youth.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that community improvements can effectively reduce violence, suggesting that this approach may yield positive results.
Where this research is happening
New Orleans, United States
- Tulane University of Louisiana — New Orleans, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Theall, Katherine P — Tulane University of Louisiana
- Study coordinator: Theall, Katherine P
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.