I used to live in that area and I still own a rental property there. You'd run into the occasional individual who was drunk, high, homeless etc. but they were always respectful and whatnot and I never minded them. I'd even give them clean bottles and cans on occasion.
If the reports are coming out are true, I agree that's very disappointing. I don't have an issue with the safe injection site there, but if the community immediately feels unsafe and there's a huge spike in needles littered around, then that's no good.
I agree with a previous comment. This site should also be involved in aiding the safe disposal of the needles. Trading in used needles for something of value should help clean up the littered needles very quickly (ie: needles for gift cards/new needles or something).
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