The removal of advertisements in store front widows that obstruct people's vision inside and outside of the store. The removal of garbage along the streets and in alleys. More lighting is needed in front of many businesses. The parking lot on the corner of Thorndale and Broadway needs lighting and security features. Bushes and shrubbery covering bay windows of many homes and apartments should be removed or trimmed.
More lighting is needed underneath the el tracks.
Several corridors between apartment complexes need lighting. The purpose of the defensible space project was to bring Rogers Park residents together so that through collaboration they could think of ways to prevent crime and create a safer community. In general, the project allowed residents to express their concerns about Rogers Park, discuss and document various problems in the community, and most importantly, develop recommendations for improving community safety. Because implementing the desired changes would take longer than a few months, the project was designed to formulate concrete recommendations. As defensible space research indicates, not only are physical changes needed to prevent crime, but there must be a strong and devoted community that is committed to increasing the safety and well-being of residents in Rogers Park.