Duarte Ave has a new look
Dozens of persons that visit the area say that they feel safer along the street
Diario Libre
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC.- Some years ago, Duarte Avenue was considered a sort of slum area, and today, after nearly a year of cleaning up by the municipal government of the National District, it is often said of the area, "Duarte has changed!"
Some 140 municipal police agents jealously watch over the street day and night. Many say that crime has been greatly reduced.
Nevertheless, the merchants say that in spite of being the most visited street in the National District, sales have dropped considerably as a result of the world economic recession.
The street merchants along Duarte were placed in 54 small stalls for their sales, and this permits pedestrians to walk with more freedom along the sidewalks, and gives them a better visualization of the street.
Merchants
Manolito Fernandez, the manager of the Gran Via store, said that the Duarte has become a very safe place for customers and is even safer than El Conde and other major commercial streets.
He indicated that the prohibition of parking on the street and the organization of the street vendors have resulted in the elimination of the disorder, robberies, and other crimes that used to be committed. "A visit to Duarte is a visit to an area that is more family oriented and safe. There are no necklace thieves and it is because they don't have any place to hide," said Fernandez.
Police agents
Saturnino Perez Feliz, the supervisor of the municipal police, told reporters that persons that commit crimes are arrested and taken before the courts, and crime is down. He said that his agents are supported by members of the National Police.
Street Vendors
Listening to the Street vendors, their sales are up and they also have a decent place to sell their wares. The same opinion is also voiced by the booksellers along the street.
Customers
For their part, the customers that visit the area express the view that the Duarte Ave. now has a greater police presence and as a result this allows parents to take their children to stroll along the street when they go shopping.
Inauguration
Las year the municipal government for the National District inaugurated the stretch that goes from Paris St. and Mella to Duarte Ave. The sidewalks are five meters wide, there are 65 lamp posts, a network of surveillance cameras and a taxi service. the cost was said to be RD$217 million
Some 140 municipal police agents jealously watch over the street day and night. Many say that crime has been greatly reduced.
Nevertheless, the merchants say that in spite of being the most visited street in the National District, sales have dropped considerably as a result of the world economic recession.
The street merchants along Duarte were placed in 54 small stalls for their sales, and this permits pedestrians to walk with more freedom along the sidewalks, and gives them a better visualization of the street.
Merchants
Manolito Fernandez, the manager of the Gran Via store, said that the Duarte has become a very safe place for customers and is even safer than El Conde and other major commercial streets.
He indicated that the prohibition of parking on the street and the organization of the street vendors have resulted in the elimination of the disorder, robberies, and other crimes that used to be committed. "A visit to Duarte is a visit to an area that is more family oriented and safe. There are no necklace thieves and it is because they don't have any place to hide," said Fernandez.
Police agents
Saturnino Perez Feliz, the supervisor of the municipal police, told reporters that persons that commit crimes are arrested and taken before the courts, and crime is down. He said that his agents are supported by members of the National Police.
Street Vendors
Listening to the Street vendors, their sales are up and they also have a decent place to sell their wares. The same opinion is also voiced by the booksellers along the street.
Customers
For their part, the customers that visit the area express the view that the Duarte Ave. now has a greater police presence and as a result this allows parents to take their children to stroll along the street when they go shopping.
Inauguration
Las year the municipal government for the National District inaugurated the stretch that goes from Paris St. and Mella to Duarte Ave. The sidewalks are five meters wide, there are 65 lamp posts, a network of surveillance cameras and a taxi service. the cost was said to be RD$217 million
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