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.
Harrell sets the stage for cleaner, safer streets in CID, Little Saigon, and downtown
In a move to enhance public safety and health across Seattle’s key neighborhoods, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced the creation of a Downtown Activation Team (DAT).
Community feedback needed for Public Safety Survey
Seattle University is conducting the 10th annual Seattle Public Safety Survey, now open through Nov. 30.
Study: Anti-Asian attacks a major concern harassment in Western Washington
A survey conducted by The Asian American Foundation (TAAF) confirmed what many in the AAPI community in the Greater Seattle area realize—public safety and racialized attacks are a major problem.