Hannah Love, a senior research associate at the Brookings Institution, and Henry Grabar, a staff writer at Slate, dissect the growing fear surrounding downtown safety in American cities. They delve into the discrepancy between public perceptions and actual crime statistics. The discussion highlights how media shapes these fears and the impact on local policymaking, particularly in Asian-American communities. Love and Grabar also explore the potential of community engagement over police enforcement to foster safer urban environments, as cities shift towards welcoming car-free spaces.
