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Green Space Cuts Urban Crime, Depression

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A little green space can make a big difference in blighted city neighborhoods, according to recent research from Philadelphia. It found that turning vacant lots into mini-parks reduced crime and cut rates of depression, especially in low-income areas. VOA's Steve Baragona went to have a look.

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