Pedro lives in a small neighborhood in the heart of a large city.Lately,burglaries and assaults have occurred near his block.Pedro and his neighbors believe that they have not seen any crime on their block because they know each other,notice when strangers or strange cars are in the neighborhood,and have a mix of older 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) nosy neighbors
C) inner-city life
D) created community
E) eyes and ears on the street

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Pedro and his neighbors demonstrate the concept of "eyes and ears on the street," which is the idea that active and engaged neighbors can help to prevent crime by being aware of their surroundings and looking out for each other. This concept is central to Jane Jacobs' theory of urban planning, as it emphasizes the importance of community and social connections in promoting safety and livability in urban areas.

Pedro Lives in a Small Neighborhood in the Heart of a Large