PUBLIC SAFETY IMPACT ASSESSMENT

Proposed New Cannabis Retail Store

4782 Wyandotte Street East – Windsor, Ontario

Prepared by: Barry Horrobin, B.A., M.A., CLEP, CMM-III Director of Planning & Physical Resources – WINDSOR POLICE SERVICE

The following is a summary of observations, public safety issues that should be addressed, and recommended actions to be taken regarding the physical safety and security conditions associated with the proposed new Cannabis retail store proposed for Wyandotte Street East. Information provided here is based on the universally known principles of crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED) and both vehicular and pedestrian traffic impact, according to prevailing data and known experience in forecasting public safety impacts.

KEY UNDERLYING CONDITIONS & IMPORTANT SAFETY DRIVERS

Situational Safety & Criminogenic Conditions

The property is situated within a commercial stretch of east Windsor within the Pillette Village BIA, near multi-residential land uses and adjacent to a busy fast food restaurant. The area experiences generally high amounts of both vehicular and pedestrian traffic, with a physical placement that supports safe pedestrian accessibility to the front of the business. It backs, however, onto an alley exhibiting some signs of unlawful behaviour (graffiti) which may need addressing. This presents some anticipated public safety challenges needing attention; namely: