Homeless downtown,  I've heard from those that have studied this problem, who speak out for the homeless, put down those of us who question why a solution has never been found.  This situation should have been addressed and solved years ago under Mayor Kitty reign, ( I've heard her response many times, some of which starts with "I'm Bold on..................." save that for a higher political position than Mayor).  It is not safe to go downtown is the bottom line, who cares about the businesses,  it is just not safe, police present or not.  So those who spend their times looking at this problem, those who ran for Mayor and won with cleaning up the homeless one of your promises, best to stop the talk and walk the walk.  your causes businesses  to lose money.  Time is long past, and the damage is done, how long it will take to repair the damage, is anyone guess.