The Vacancy Project helps identify and clear abandoned buildings in the St. Louis metropolitan area where crimes often happen.
Several studies have shown a strong link between vacant properties and crime. One study found that demolishing a single vacant building reduced crime by 7.5% in a block group and 5.1% in nearby block groups per month.
CURRENT NEEDS: Phase 1
Hayden’s Rectangle
Roughly 1,250 condemned, vacant properties make this area the highest priority to reduce crime in St. Louis.
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3855 Lee Ave
Located in the Fairgrounds Neighborhood, this abandoned building featured a gang tag from the 62 East Coast Crips.
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