
Landmark study by professor Sullivan and alumnus Jiang links green spaces to reduced police violence
April 24, 2025
A pioneering study led by landscape architecture professors William Sullivan and Bin Jiang has found that greener neighborhoods are associated with significantly fewer fatal police shootings, highlighting the powerful role of urban green spaces in promoting public safety and community well-being. A new article by Jodi Heckel in the Illinois News Bureau dives into the research and findings.