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The declining crime rate is a strength of the area; although some participants believe that crime still poses a threat to the neighborhood.
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Improvements to Murdock Street are seen positively.
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The perception of poor schools in the area is a weakness; quality schools must be nearby if the neighborhood is going to attract families.
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The system of one-way streets is a weakness because they are not resident-friendly and speed people through the neighborhood more quickly.
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The lack of public play areas for children is a weakness.
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More affordable homeownership opportunities need to be provided in the downtown area.
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Code enforcement efforts need to be coupled with tools for residents who cannot afford improvements.
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Sidewalks in the neighborhood need repair.
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Negative perceptions of gentrification are seen as a threat; although, participants thought some gentrification could help make the area more economically diverse.
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The number of individual land owners is seen by some as a threat.
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The neighborhood's busy streets (Murdock, Central, Broadway, etc.) are seen as opportunities.
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The close proximity to the Midtown Community Resource Center is a strength.
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A downtown 'destination point' for the Hispanic community (services, restaurants, events could be established) is seen as an opportunity; particularly as a result of the activity at the Cathedral.
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Community policing, historic architecture in the neighborhood, and the close proximity to St. Francis Hospital and medical services are strengths.