Untidy Streets May Be Only the Beginning of the Problem
posted on 2 May 2011 | posted in
Construction and Industrial
Untidy streets may seem like no more than a minor nuisance. They can, however, be the start of a larger problem. The appearance of the streets in a neighborhood communicates a message about the neighborhood itself. Do the property owners and residents in the neighborhood care about their community? Untidy streets would suggest that the answer to this question is a resounding “no.”
If no one takes the time or puts forth the energy necessary to keep the streets tidy, additional indicators of neglect and indifference are likely to follow sooner than many people would think. Councils must work harder - using technology like pressue washers and pressure washer accessories to clean up hard-to-get-rid-of materials like paint and chewing gum.
You see, when there's litter lying around, in no more than the wink of an eye, broken windows start to appear on vacant buildings, lawns are allowed to become overgrown, and abandoned or inoperable vehicles start to litter the area. Crime rates in the area rise and property values in the neighborhood drop like a stone. Therefore, keeping the streets in a neighborhood tidy by removing litter and other debris ultimately benefits all of the people in the area.
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