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Mt. Scott-Arleta neighborhood of Portland uses environmental design to reduce gun violence

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March 21, 2022
Traffic calming barrels are helping reduce gun violence in the Mt.Scott neighborhood.
Traffic calming barrels are helping reduce gun violence in the Mt.Scott neighborhood.

Traffic calming barrels help reduce gun violence in the Mt.Scott neighbourhood.

Matchu Williams

A program that aims to reduce gun violence at Mt. The results are being seen in Scott-Arleta. The most visible element of the program is traffic bars on streets, where shooters used to run fast. Matchu Williams (chair of the Mt.Scott Arleta Neighborhood Association), Nadine Salma (director Green Tulip Peace & Natureschool) and Dunja Marcum (“Program Director at Vibe of Portland”) discuss what they are seeing in their neighborhood and how it feels safe.

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