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I doubt there's ever a time when a crime isn't "a problem" or someone's addiction isn't "a problem", so IMO, there's no point in debating IF there's "a problem" in the downtown area. However, I think it's a fair comment to point out the perception of "downtown crime" is skewed by the intense focus the issue in that areas gets in the media and forums like these. If I had "the solution" I'd share it, but I don't. What I do know is that convenient labels almost never help a situation that is complicated and has many social and economic factors to it.

On a happier note, I'm still looking forward to the redevelopment ideas that come of this!