Sunday, July 30, 2006
Crime and Buckets
At left is a pic of the infamous Popeye's, Hollywood crime magnet, and gathering spot of drug culture. At the current evolution of Hollywood, inexpensive street corner hangouts (Popeye's, Greco's, McDonalds) provide an environment that encourages the crime that has plagued Hollywood for decades. Imagine a substation for any number of the highly mobile criminal occupations. Rivalled only by smoke shops and dark alleys, these once uplifting businesses are now slowing the growth of Hollywood, discouraging investment and interaction.
Picture the difference between a liquor store on the corner, and a store. Who goes? Who stays? What impression does it leave you with? When was the last time you turned down an unfamiliar street after a gritty fast food place/liquor store?
I'm not suggesting the removal of fast food (but not a bad idea), but placing different businesses on the corners. I say put the fast food in the middle of the block, let the corners move people to the stores. ¶ 11:31 AM
At left is a pic of the infamous Popeye's, Hollywood crime magnet, and gathering spot of drug culture. At the current evolution of Hollywood, inexpensive street corner hangouts (Popeye's, Greco's, McDonalds) provide an environment that encourages the crime that has plagued Hollywood for decades. Imagine a substation for any number of the highly mobile criminal occupations. Rivalled only by smoke shops and dark alleys, these once uplifting businesses are now slowing the growth of Hollywood, discouraging investment and interaction.
Picture the difference between a liquor store on the corner, and a store. Who goes? Who stays? What impression does it leave you with? When was the last time you turned down an unfamiliar street after a gritty fast food place/liquor store?
I'm not suggesting the removal of fast food (but not a bad idea), but placing different businesses on the corners. I say put the fast food in the middle of the block, let the corners move people to the stores. ¶ 11:31 AM
