Graffiti Abatement Eradicating harmful underground networks seems to be the latest trend. The epitome of this movement is the military action in Afghanistan and the anti-terrorism attitude throughout the world. Contributing is a new war breeding deep within anti-graffiti organizations and city beautification bureaus around the world. The front line is everywhere, making an efficient method of removing graffiti priceless to cities throughout the world. However, this new battleground presents a problem: what method works …showed first 75 words of 753 total…

…showed last 75 words of 753 total…conclusion, both Philadelphia and New York have established worthy graffiti removal programs. The issues of technology, cost, and workers are legitimate criteria for comparison. Although Philadelphia’s Anti-Graffiti Network is cost efficient, uses sophisticated equipment, and employs a productive work force, the powerful New York task force overshadowed its results. Consequently, through state of the art equipment, an equitable budget, and an outstanding work force, Mayor Giuliani’s Anti-Graffiti Task Force overwhelms New York graffiti.