Sounds like a return to the Cabrini Green projects, years ago in Chicago.
Lived a few blocks from Cabrini Green (What a name?!) While attending Moody Bible Institute in the early 70’s. Back then we were warned not to walk in certain directions from the school, which was built like a fortress with armed guards. Anyway, walking towards Cabrini Green meant automatic mugging, or worse. I wonder if the neighborhood has improved any.