The article describes the atmosphere at the southwest 24th Street BART plaza, highlighting how residents prefer to remain quiet and enjoy the sunny weather while workers maintain cleanliness. The article raises concerns about potential shifts in drug activity from nearby areas due to increased policing, although local residents assert they haven't observed such problems. Their sense of community plays a crucial role in the cleanliness and overall feel of the area, contrasting significantly with neighboring regions where drug use is linked to health issues.
"Here, everybody knows everybody. The conditions were much worse eight blocks up the street. People over there use drugs because they have an illness."
"In his opinion, the city has kept the area cleaner than ever. Increased policing around 16th Street would push drug activity onto 24th Street, but he hasn’t seen it happen."
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