San Francisco Chinatown

• Vancouver’s Chinatown seeing change 1 year after delegation to San Francisco brought back ideas

  Community engagement and involvement have really pivoted Chinatown’s direction, according to Vancouver Police Deputy Chief Const. Howard Chow.

  Canada

  Sep 9, 2023
  
• Vancouver staff asked to draw inspiration from San Francisco in crafting urgent Chinatown plan

  “If we start to lose Vancouver’s Chinatown, we’re really losing the heart and soul of our city,” Sarah Kirby-Yung told Global News in an interview.

  Politics

  Nov 9, 2022
  
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• ‘Anything is possible’: Vancouver delegation shares takeaways on San Francisco Chinatown tour

  The hope is to build on the vibrancy of San Francisco’s Chinatown, which includes beautified laneways, bustling streets, graffiti removal within 24-48 hours, and a sense of safety.

  Features

  Sep 9, 2022
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• How San Francisco’s Chinatown fought back against anti-Asian hate

  San Francisco’s Chinatown appears safe on the surface but like Vancouver, the northern California city saw an explosion of anti-Asian hate during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  Features

  Sep 8, 2022
• Murals and minimal graffiti: VPD and business leaders tour San Francisco Chinatown

  During an Aug. 30 tour, the Vancouver delegates saw a community of seniors and families where merchants have a close relationship with the San Francisco Police Department.

  Features

  Sep 7, 2022
• Vancouver delegation to tour San Francisco’s Chinatown to learn how it’s being revitalized

  From vandalism to anti-Asian hate crimes and stranger assaults, San Francisco’s Chinatown has experienced the same impact on public safety and tourism as Vancouver.

  Politics

  Aug 28, 2022