The article depicts a bustling market scene at the northeast plaza, where a vendor haggles for the sale of items resembling skin-colored tights. Despite the police presence aimed at maintaining order, vendors continue to operate, albeit in a more discreet manner. The cleanliness of the plazas is noted, with some trash still present in hidden spots, while Urban Alchemy workers are seen cleaning up. However, the surrounding streets exhibit more litter and abandonment, highlighting a stark contrast in maintenance and the community's challenges.
The vendor held a tote on one arm, as she tried to convince the customer who looked down inside the bag. 'I got it from a store, from Macy's,' the vendor continued.
Before police established a 24/7 presence here, some vendors laid out blankets to display their wares, but now, they sold the goods from shopping bags, on foot.
Both plazas were mostly clean, even around the trash cans. The only exception: the gated space behind the elevator at the northeast plaza was scattered with trash - a Häagen-Dazs ice cream pint and a beer can wrapped in a brown paper bag.
On the southwestern plaza, an Urban Alchemy worker hosed down the sidewalk and foamy water snaked down the plaza. The air smelled like cleaning supplies.
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