Danger Zone One

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Travel Advisory List

Pallad City’s Ardus District

Ranking high on our list of places to avoid, the Ardus District has continued to earn a Level 4 – Do Not Travel rating (a less-than-distinguished honor it has maintained for as long as CityWatch’s been active, starting two decades ago).

Plagued by rampant crime, out-of-control drug use, and rising homelessness, it is highly recommended that travel to the Ardus District be avoided at any time of day, but especially at night.

Within the last six months, reports indicate that murders have doubled, burglaries are up by 37 percent, aggravated assaults have risen by 31 percent, and motor vehicle thefts increased by 54 perfect in Ardus.

Public transportation is nearly non-existent, with a limited amount of buses traveling through the area in the daytime, and none operating after sunset. Few taxis will venture into the district. Subway crime is so high that in last year’s CityWatch Public Safety Report, we urged Ardus residents to not ride the subway, for any reason whatsoever.

Most businesses—the ones that are still open—close at sunset, with the exception of seedier establishments, which are best avoided by the general public.

Both police and fire protection in Ardus are grossly inadequate. The district suffers from a diminished police presence, with many 911 emergency calls going unanswered. Arson has become an escalating problem, and numerous buildings have been targeted by random attacks. This is compounded by a failing district-wide infrastructure, properties that are not up to code, and entire neighborhoods deemed by the Department of Health as “condemned” and “unfit for human habitation.”

At this time, there is little evidence that Pallad City plans to address the rising concerns in the district, despite a concerned public and those who struggle to live—and survive—in Ardus. Mayor Hynden Neville has promised a ‘Renew Initiative’ with the intention of revitalizing the city’s troubled districts but, at present, no substantial efforts have been made to reduce crime or improve the living conditions for existing residents.

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Our monthly Travel Advisory is intended to alert readers and communities of potentially dangerous areas to avoid across the country, along with data on regional crime rates, the effectiveness of law enforcement activity in various locations, and the risk-level associated with visiting certain cities or districts.]

Danger Zone One. Story by Midnight. Art by Salaiix.