Prefer niche development, not housing. Example of a convention center service employer in the area who moved out because of space, loading dock and crime issues. Troubled housing across Garfield Street. Address these questions at next meeting. Add a buffer in between.
Environmental design can discourage crime.
Try to imagine housing on Garfield and visit that block before the next meeting. The way things are is not necessarily the way things will be - have faith in your community. We can do that again here. Can't put an industrial site in this pedestrian center. Ought to be pedestrian-oriented.