Let's face it everyone...this economy is going to put a damper on any improvements to K street however depressing that may be. I agree with Patrick J though in that if you don't frequent the K Street mall as an entertainment venue you can't possibly speak to the conditions or environment. I myself love to patronize the businesses along K St. and I look at the "characters" as a part of the local flavor. Every city has "characters". Visit downtown L.A. I had the pleasure of doing just that. Their "characters" aren't limited to a specific area, let me tell you. Anyway, Sacramento definitely has along way to go as far as smart growth and TOD, but I believe that we as residents, whether it be central city or not, have an obligation to be a part of the solution, not the problem. Roll up your shirt sleeves and get involved in public outreach meetings, community gatherings to discuss new development in your neighborhood. Help the situation, don't hurt it by making statements about particular areas of Sacramento that may or may not be one hundred percent accurate.