In a renewed push to confront crime, open-air drug use, and rising instability in one of Seattle’s most historic and diverse neighborhoods, leaders from Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI), Rotary Club of the Seattle International District, and former City Councilmember Tanya Woo unveiled a 15-point public safety plan during a Sept. 16 news conference at Hoa Mai Park.
Fifteen-point plan seeks to revitalize Little Saigon
Seattle’s Little Saigon, a historic segment of the Chinatown-International District (CID), faces mounting crises of drug-related crimes, public safety threats, and entrenched homelessness that threaten the character of the neighborhood.
LIHI announces new development in Little Saigon
The Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) has set its eyes on developing new affordable housing for seniors and their families in the Little Saigon area of the Chinatown-International District (CID).
Seattle mayor unveils $1 million initiative to boost safety, economic vitality in Chinatown, Japantown, and Little Saigon
In a new effort to strengthen neighborhood safety and economic resilience in Seattle’s historic Chinatown, Japantown, and Little Saigon neighborhoods, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced a $1 million public-private partnership on May 14, drawing together city resources, major philanthropic organizations, and leading corporations to invest in the city’s Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities.
Little Saigon leaders demand action as economic, public safety concerns persist
Standing before a crowd of business owners, residents, and community advocates in front of Hoa Mai Park on May 9, former Seattle City Councilmember Tanya Woo called for urgent action on Little Saigon’s future.
10 arrested in Seattle drug sweep
A series of coordinated drug enforcement efforts in Seattle’s Little Saigon and Belltown neighborhoods led to 10 arrests on Monday.
WDC launches operations
We Deliver Care (WDC) began its first day of operations in Little Saigon on Thursday, setting up an office near Hing Hay Park.
Seattle Police make drug arrests in Little Saigon
Police arrested 10 people and seized fentanyl, meth, cash and a gun during a drug operation targeting hotspots, including Little Saigon.
Phố Đẹp initiative put in place for a safer Little Saigon
Phố Đẹp meaning “Beautiful City,” is an initiative launched in February 2025 to address safety and security concerns in Seattle’s Little Saigon neighborhood.
LETTER: “Immediately shut down the DESC Navigation Center”
I am demanding that the City of Seattle and the King County Executive’s office immediately shut down the DESC Navigation Center currently situated in the Pearl Warren building in Little Saigon.
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