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A vivid illustration is the transformation of what was once a lively, bustling city into a dystopian landscape. According to local sources and social media accounts, the city appears to have prioritized aesthetics over safety, installing overhead street lighting that benefits drug dealers more than the general public. The city’s tolerance for open drug use and homeless encampments has only exacerbated the problem, making downtown streets unsafe for tourists and residents alike.