The declining crime rate is a strength of the area; although some participants believe that crime still poses a threat to the neighborhood.

Improvements to Murdock Street are seen positively.

The perception of poor schools in the area is a weakness; quality schools must be nearby if the neighborhood is going to attract families.

The system of one-way streets is a weakness because they are not resident-friendly and speed people through the neighborhood more quickly.

The lack of public play areas for children is a weakness.

More affordable homeownership opportunities need to be provided in the downtown area.

Code enforcement efforts need to be coupled with tools for residents who cannot afford improvements.

Sidewalks in the neighborhood need repair.

Negative perceptions of gentrification are seen as a threat; although, participants thought some gentrification could help make the area more economically diverse.

The number of individual land owners is seen by some as a threat.

The neighborhood's busy streets (Murdock, Central, Broadway, etc.) are seen as opportunities.

The close proximity to the Midtown Community Resource Center is a strength.

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.

Community policing, historic architecture in the neighborhood, and the close proximity to St. Francis Hospital and medical services are strengths.