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City planners observed that in neighborhoods where the number of public parks was doubled, local crime rates dropped by 10%. Furthermore, property values in these areas increased by an average of 8% compared to neighborhoods without new parks. It follows that investing in green spaces is a viable strategy for improving community safety and economic stability.
Which of the following is the main conclusion of the argument?
- Local crime rates dropped by 10% in neighborhoods with doubled park space.
- Neighborhoods without parks have higher crime rates than those with parks.
- Investing in green spaces is a viable strategy for improving community safety and economic stability.
- Doubling the number of public parks is the most cost-effective method available for reducing neighborhood crime.
- Property values increased by 8% in areas with new parks.
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