Vancouver's Chinatown on the endangered list of national treasures

Episode 110

Carol Lee - Chinatown, a town worth saving!

Conversations That Matter features Carol Lee of the Chinatown Foundation who says,  “we’re on the cusp of losing one of Vancouver’s treasures.” Lee points out, “Chinatown was established over 130 years ago and has had a big influence on who we are”.  At first it was the only place Chinese people were allowed to live, it grew into a dynamic centre of innovation, determination and entrepreneurialism. In the late 80’s property values in Chinatown were topping the Vancouver charts, today it is a neighbourhood in transition.”

Carol Lee says, “it’s a transition that we need to manage, one that respects the irreplaceable history of the area, reflects the values of the people that it forged and at the same time accommodates the natural development process. One that will respect the unique character of the neighbourhood.”  

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