ʌv pɚtˈɪkjʊlɚ kənsˈɜːn wʌzðə nᵻɡlˈɛktᵻd mˈɪdsˈɪɾi mˈɔːl, wɪð fɹˈiːkwənt kəmplˈeɪnts ɐbˌaʊt kɹˈaɪm ænd ɪts dɪtˈiəɹɪɹˌeɪɾᵻd ɐpˈɪɹəns dˈuː tə lˈæk ʌv mˈeɪntənəns.
Of particular concern was the neglected Mid-City Mall, with frequent complaints about crime and its deteriorated appearance due to lack of maintenance.