Safer, cleaner MacArthur Park still struggles. Will closing a major Los Angeles boulevard make a difference?

Efforts to revitalize MacArthur Park, once a symbol of Los Angeles, have faced challenges due to ongoing drug-related issues. The city is taking steps to make the park safer and cleaner, but a major thoroughfare, Wilshire Boulevard, splits the park, hindering these improvements. There's debate about closing this boulevard to create a more cohesive and safer environment, which could potentially address some of the park's long-standing problems. This move could signify a significant shift in how urban spaces tackle crime and community safety.