tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1909246571366789334.post1285518680820574330..comments2024-02-14T16:54:15.327-05:00Comments on PLAINFIELD TODAY: Another Robinson-Briggs mess hits the fan -- East 2nd StreetDanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07867186465663386310noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1909246571366789334.post-34796774977793175532014-09-04T11:59:02.702-04:002014-09-04T11:59:02.702-04:00The first part of the project that produced our 19...The first part of the project that produced our 1998 Master Plan and 2002 Land Use Ordinance was my zoning report that analyzed all our old land use conditions and regulations. I noted a strong, direct correlation between the neighborhood commercial zones (such as East 2nd Street) and the places where most of our crime tended to occur. This is largely because that's where the drug traders go, to do their thing. It reflected the fact that people tend to chase hoodlums away from the front of their homes, but this does not occur in front of commercial properties where no one lives. Other than maybe allowing a 7-11 or Wawa store at a major corner, I do not think the neighborhood commercial zones can be saved. I therefore question the spending of tax money on projects to improve them.Bill Michelsonnoreply@blogger.com