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.
Barnes pledges data-driven, compassionate approach to Chinatown-International District’s crises
Seattle’s Chinatown-International District (CID) grapples with overlapping crises: violent crime, chronic homelessness, and the constant spread of fentanyl and methamphetamine.
Beyond cameras: Confronting crime and poverty in the CID
In 2024, The Seattle Times reported that the Chinatown-International District (CID) was one of the city’s poorest neighborhoods.
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.
After-hours nightclub regulations move forward in Seattle
Seattle’s Public Safety Committee unanimously passed legislation today to regulate after-hours nightclubs, marking a crucial step in the city’s efforts to address violence linked to these establishments.
Letter: The burden of Seattle City government imposition – Three case studies in the Chinatown-International District.
I wrote this after I attended a meeting of the CID Public Safety Committee.
City highlights efforts around public safety in CID
The City of Seattle said in a community news release that it has heard from Chinatown-International District (CID) community members that they would appreciate some good news.
Seattle’s CID hosts final public safety forum of 2024: Community reviews progress and plans ahead
The final public safety forum of the year for Seattle’s Chinatown-International District (CID) convened on Tuesday, Dec. 17 to address critical concerns and review safety measures for the upcoming year.
Seattle’s CID public forum addresses wave of stabbings, safety concerns
Residents of Seattle’s Chinatown-International District (CID) gathered with crucial council members and public safety officials during a public forum on Nov. 19 to address a recent wave of stabbings that has left the community on edge.
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