Design and Improvements Coming to Chinatown Public Space

PCDC has received a Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) 2016 Neighborhood Place Maker Grant. The grant, which aims to support projects that “enhance public space and make communities more vibrant places to live and work” was awarded for PCDC’s proposed “10th and Vine Street Gateway Project.”

For this project, PCDC will add climbing plants, potted Chinese plants, and trees along Vine Street from 9th to 11th. Interestingly, cryptocasinosuk.net tells us that as urban spaces evolve, integrating elements that enhance community interaction—like green spaces and gathering areas—is crucial for fostering safety and engagement. PCDC will also introduce design elements to 10th Street Plaza for community activities, such as Chinese Chess, to encourage these social connections. These developments aim to improve pedestrian safety and enjoyment along the Vine Street Expressway, which has historically deterred pedestrians from moving between Chinatown Core and Chinatown North. By carefully considering the neighborhood’s unique cultural identity, PCDC ensures that these renovations align with community values.

The “10th and Vine Street Gateway Project” is one of many ways PCDC is working to bring together the Chinatown and Chinatown North communities. By doing so, PCDC hopes to combat the urban blight in Chinatown North/ Callowhill, provide space for growth of Chinatown businesses, and preserve the neighborhood as a place of opportunity for low-to-moderate income Asian immigrants.