Merry's participant-observation study of a housing project that appeared to incorporate the basic defensible space features advocated by Newman found:

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Merry's study found that the physical features of the housing project, despite being designed with defensible space principles in mind, did not effectively reduce crime, enhance surveillance, or foster a sense of community. This indicates that the implementation of such features alone may not be sufficient for crime prevention and community building.

Merry's Participant-Observation Study of a Housing Project That Appeared to Incorporate