New garage opponents say existing parking structure unsafe

I chose to read this article because it's something that would directly effect me and something I feel very strongly about.  the city is considering building yet another parking garage in Portsmouth.  Some say that this new garage will have environmental impacts as well as effect local businesses in a negative way.  Other say that the garage is necessary because the current garages are unsafe and draw criminal activity.  I want to know why this garage will be so much safer than the other garages.  It's a parking garage, why will this one be so much more safe than the others?  As a Portsmouth citizen I am against the building of this garage.  I hate how Portsmouth continues to build up and add unnecessary structures.  One of the charms of Portsmouth is the quaint European feel and the views of the surrounding city and Piscataqua River.  These are the reasons tourists are drawn to Portsmouth every time of year, they don't come for parking garages and hotels.  I think Portsmouth would be damaging their image and tourism if they build yet another garage.  Also, as a young woman living in Portsmouth I can honestly say I have never felt unsafe anywhere in the city, including parking garages.  Portsmouth is a city and therefore does have some crime but, overall, it is a very safe city.  I think, if you're smart and understand the potential risks of walking around alone at night, there is no reason to feel as though you are in danger.