I think you're remembering the broken windows theory [0], is that right? The a t...

		npteljes on Nov 6, 2020 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Ask HN: As a person, what can I do to improve a ci... I think you're remembering the broken windows theory [0], is that right? The a theory that visible signs of crime, anti-social behavior, and civil disorder create an urban environment that encourages further crime and disorder. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Broken_windows_theory

sounds like it :-)