New research reveals a chilling link between Chicago’s 2013 school closures and a 10% spike in gun violence in surrounding neighborhoods—proof that shuttered schools weren’t just empty buildings, but vital community anchors. Even after adjusting for poverty and demographics, violence surged near closed campuses, echoing longtime fears from educators and residents. The study urges reinvention: repurposing these spaces as community centers, not just selling or demolishing them, could heal the social wounds left behind. CPS says it’s evaluating redevelopment plans and expanding early childhood programs to address trauma—but the message is clear: these vacant buildings are a wound that demands more than just bricks and mortar.
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