Politics & Government

YOUR TURN: Where are Malden Center's Sketchiest Spots?

The Plan Malden Square project is asking residents for their help identifying streets, areas or neighborhoods they avoid at night in Malden Square.

Everyone has felt at least a little unsafe walking alone at night at some point or another - but is there a part of Malden Center that just really gives you the creeps? 

Members of the Plan Malden Square group are asking Patch readers for their help identifying problematic nighttime spots in the city's downtown. The group's Nighttime Safety Team will incorporate your suggestions and concerns as they continue to draft their proposal. 

When commenting, organizers asked that readers:

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  • Be specific in sharing areas/routes/spots they perceive as unsafe or purposefully avoid, but remember the study concerns the greater Malden Square area. 
  • Is the problem new? Has the area become better or worse over the past few years? 
  • Feel free to include proposed solutions, including better lighting, more police officers, etc. 

Anyone with specific questions about the project can visit the site's Facebook page, or contact them at planmaldensquare@gmail.com.

What do you think? Are there any places in Malden Square that just give you the creeps? Share your answer with organizers and neighbors below. 

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