Sandra lives in the heart of a large city.Lately,there have been robberies on several streets near her home,but none on her street.Sandra and her neighbors believe that they have not seen any crime on their street because they know each other,notice when strangers or strange cars are in the neighborhood,and have a mix of old retired couples and young families who use the neighborhood at different times of the day.Jane Jacobs would see this as an example of
A) gentrification.
B) eyes and ears upon the street.
C) inner-city life.
D) nosy neighbors.

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Jane Jacobs' concept of "eyes and ears upon the street" refers to the natural surveillance provided by residents who are familiar with their neighborhood and notice unusual activities, contributing to safety.

Sandra Lives in the Heart of a Large City