maintained, the risk for unlawful and/or public disorder-oriented activity will become elevated. This also contributes to an individual's perception of safety.

 The rear of the store backs directly onto a public alley which has far less "visual accountability" compared to the front of the store. This abutting alley space needs to be physically adjusted/improved to elevate its safety and security accordingly. The greatest safety risk of this space currently is that it is attractive to ongoing loitering, which can often lead to the occurrence of other, more serious criminal offenses.

 The nature of the business warrants an adequate degree of target hardening security features, above what a more conventional retail business may require, in order to prevent criminal activity from germinating.

The property is situated in a relatively prominent downtown location that fronts busy Ouellette Avenue and backs onto an alley which could elevate risk