Photograph by Lori HigaFound at Tutubi plaza, a planter with discarded syringes and cigarette butts. November 2012Tutubi PlazaLori Higahe 563 Minna Homeowners Association is leading an effort to convince the City to demolish Tutubi Plaza, which is located in the historic Tulip Alley in South-of-Market’s Little Manila section. The association claims that the plaza has become a significant nuisance, and wants it returned to its former use as an alleyway. Tutubi Plaza is adjacent to Tutubi Park, a children’s play area that’s associated with Minna Park Family Apartments, an affordable housing complex. Roughly a year and a half ago, the City created Tutubi Plaza to provide open space and greenery in an area with a shortage of such respites. It’s since become a magnet for intravenous drug users, urban campers, litter, gang graffiti, violence, rats, flies, and a dumping ground for mattresses and broken furniture. Residents generally avoid the plaza, believing it to be dangerous. |
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