It seems like we are getting ourselves into a depression instead of getting out of one. It used to be a very solid working class area with a lot of jobs. There were factories and plants in the area, but many of those have closed. There is worry about break-ins, personal safety, and drug use. There is a concern about vandalism that many believe is caused by youth.
Concern exists about unwanted businesses in the neighbourhood and their associated clientele.
And many people believe that service cuts are only going to make things worse. Riverdale Street We have a place that has been broken into twice this summer. Now we lock the door, even when we are home. Vandalism still goes around, young kids break the antennae on the cars. It's primarily by youth, at schools and at the recreation centres.