Chinatown is my favorite neighborhood in NYC. When I went to FIT for my photography degree back in the day, I had a professor who gave our class an assignment to choose one neighborhood in New York and photograph it for the semester. I chose Chinatown. The photos I have will forever be some of my favorites. The people the energy and the food still fill me with joy each time I visit.
I remember in the 80's my mom worked in the garment district. We moved from Avenue U in 1993 into Chinatown proper, and then into the housing projects near by. Chinatown raised me, educated me and I will always love these few blocks. I haven't moved far, and part of me hopes to one day come back and run a business and continue the legacy of Chinatown from all those that came before me.
Totally agree on the point of documenting things. It might not be so eye catching, but it holds a deep meaning behind it and the value increases by time!
This is so beautiful, all Chinatowns around the world need a revamp and it's up to the community and collaboration! Looking to make an impact in my local area of Vancouver, BC and bring more attention to the beauty of such a place for youth and the city.
Am I the only one who thinks the shrinking of Chinatown is not necessarily a bad thing? In some ways it is a success story, as Chinese immigrants gained affluence and moved to surrounding (usually suburban) communities. The character of neighborhoods always changes as communities move out and other communities move in.
