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Turn abandoned and unused buildings into community centers

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What problem would you like to solve?

Abandoned buildings get broken into and used for drug use and homeless camps

Why is it important to solve? Why is it relevant for the community?

This creates increased crime in the area and also unsafe environment for children

What idea do you have to address the problem?

Convert these spaces into community centers

Who would that help?

Everyone in the neighborhood

What neighborhood would benefit from your idea?

Washington Heights and Inwood

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