Creative ideas for increasing security on property

[Adam York]

Hey everyone,

I manage 12 lofts in a downtown area in KC and we've been having some security issues lately, including muggings and attempted theft. The layout of our site is unfortunately very attractive to criminals. The back side of our building has a parking lot that is blocked on 2 of the 4 sides with overgrowth, with the 3rd side being the entry to the lot. Across the street from that entrance is a green field. Basically it's a completely private spot for our tenants to be attacked and we're very concerned with their safety right now. We have lights and motion sensor cameras and we're going to put up some more signage to make it abundantly clear that "you are on camera." But we're out of ideas to increase the security that aren't prohibitively expensive, i.e. fence/gate. Do you all have any creative suggestions for keeping criminals away from your properties and your tenants safe?