This is the fifth article in a series of “Community Voices” articles developed by New Mainstream Press in partnership with the Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation, alongside support from the Independence Public Media Foundation.锣鼓喧天，鞭炮齐鸣，五彩的雄狮在人群中上下翻飞，数千名民众从四面八方涌来。2024年2月11日（大年初二），费城唐人街人山人海，欢呼声不绝于耳。每到中国新年，费城唐人街都会热闹非凡。这样的繁华似锦，很难让人把她和150年前“萌芽阶段”的费城唐人街联系在一起。Drums were booming, firecrackers were crackling, and colorful lion dancers were leaping. On February 11, 2024, the second day of the Lunar New Year, Philadelphia’s Chinatown was bustling with a sea of people as cheers echoed through the air. Every Lunar New Year, Philadelphia’s Chinatown comes alive with extraordinary excitement. It’s hard to imagine that this vibrant scene is connected to the budding stages of Philadelphia’s Chinatown 150 years ago.
图片来源：The Philadelphia Inquirer
Photo Credit to The Philadelphia Inquirer
Philadelphia’s Chinatown has struggled against encroachment and assimilation over its 150-year history. This resilience has shaped the current strength of Chinatown, uplifting the community to celebrate its festivals proudly.
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Through a series of interviews, this article illustrates challenges related to land and infrastructure that play a major role in the survival and development of Philadelphia’s Chinatown. Through understanding our history, we can understand how to promote the sustainable development of our Chinatown and provide some paradigms that can be drawn upon by Chinatowns around the world.
“我用心丈量了费城唐人街的150年”
“I measure the 150 years of Philadelphia’s Chinatown with my heart.”
“第一批中国移民在第九街和Race街建造了唐人街。这条街上，有住家、洗衣店、餐馆和教堂，成为在周围散居的华人社群的聚集点。”这是《费城问询者报》的文章《唐人街的150年》中，对1870年代到1930年代早期费城唐人街的描述。“The first Chinese migrants built a flourishing Chinatown on Ninth and Race street— [it was] comprised of lodgings, laundromats, restaurants, and churches that became a gathering point for the diasporic community all over the region.” This description from the Philadelphia Inquirer article, “150 Years of Chinatown,” depicts the origins of Philadelphia Chinatown in the 1870s to the 1930s.
文章《唐人街的150年》中展示的1870年代到-1930年代的费城唐人街地图
A map in The Philadelphia Inquirer’s "150 Years of Chinatown" showcases the makeup of Philadelphia Chinatown in the 1870s to 1930s.
Published in November 2023, reporters Jasen Lo, Massarah Mikati, and others use historical facts to outline the initial formation of Chinatown in 1870, its myriad challenges, and the community’s struggle to survive and resist harmful developments.让人想不到的是，这篇文章的作者之一是一位年仅20多岁，搬来费城时间不长的华人小伙子卢泽安。卢泽安来自中国香港，在一所国际学校读书之后来到美国加州上大学，攻读计算机专业。毕业之后，卢泽安来到费城，加入《费城问询者报》。他很喜欢这份工作，因为他不仅能发挥自己在IT领域的特长，还能写一些自己喜欢的故事和文章。Surprisingly, one of the authors of this article is a young Chinese man, Jasen Lo, in his twenties, who moved to Philadelphia not long ago. Jasen hails from Hong Kong, China. After attending an international school in his hometown, he moved to the United States to pursue a computer science degree at a university in California. Following graduation, he came to Philadelphia and joined The Inquirer. He enjoys the job as it allows him to utilize his expertise in the IT field while also writing stories and articles that he is passionate about.“这篇文章是我自己想要写的，因为去年76人队计划在费城唐人街附近建球馆，引发了很多人的关注，也遭到了很多人反对。作为一个辗转多地学习、工作和生活的华人，我非常理解大家的心情，所以我就开始准备这个选题，用了三个月的时间，在资料库中翻阅了大量的老报纸和当年的新闻报道，根据史料撰写了这篇文章。”“This article is something I wanted to write because last year, the Philadelphia 76ers’ plan to build an arena near Chinatown drew a lot of attention and faced significant opposition. As someone who has studied, worked, and lived in various places, I deeply understand everyone’s sentiments. To prepare for this article, I spent three months going through a vast amount of old newspapers in the database, found relevant historical materials, and then wrote this article based on the collected information.”
At the time this article was written, Philadelphia was in a crucial stage of the mayoral election for its 100th mayor. Philadelphians, including the Philadelphia Chinese community, who were concerned about the fate of Chinatown closely watched the mayoral candidates’ stances on the new 76ers arena.“我的同事们也在写有关76人队新球馆的报道，但是他们更多地关注于当下，而没有关注唐人街的历史。但是你知道，只有了解到费城唐人街的历史，你才能够否理解为什么大家这么担心新球馆。”“My colleagues are also writing reports about the proposed new 76ers arena, but they focus more on the present without delving into Chinatown’s history. You know, only when you understand the history of Philadelphia’s Chinatown can you comprehend why everyone is so concerned about the new arena near Chinatown.”
When Jasen Lo was working on the article, he conducted visits to Philadelphia’s Chinatown. “When I stood on 9th Street, I felt like I had found it [Chinatown] because you can see a lot of history with your own eyes. During the writing process, I tried to interview some elderly people, but it’s challenging to find individuals who were able to share their experiences. It’s quite regrettable, reminding us that if we don’t preserve and organize this history, it might be forgotten forever.” In Jasen Lo’s mind, these vanishing histories are worth everyone’s understanding and remembrance.
On May 8, 2023, a grand groundbreaking ceremony was held for the 800 Vine Street Senior Apartments located in Philadelphia’s Chinatown. This senior apartment complex is an affordable housing project located at the intersection of 9th Street and Vine Street. It aims to provide housing for senior residents with incomes below 60% of the median in the area. The development includes 12 studio apartments, 38 one-bedroom units, and 1 two-bedroom unit.
图片来自费城华埠发展会官方网站
Photo Credit to chinatown-pcdc.org/800-vine-advocacy/
“This project is a blessing for the long list of senior citizens who are rent burdened, living in overcrowded conditions, or living in substandard conditions.” John Chin, the Executive Director of Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation (PCDC), stated at the groundbreaking ceremony.
正在建造中的万安街800号老人公寓图片来源：海华都市报the 800 Vine Street Senior Apartments under construction，Photo credit to Metro Chinese Weekly
The history of affordable housing in Philadelphia’s Chinatown can be traced back to the 1960s with the construction of the Vine Street Expressway. According to the article “150 Years of Chinatown” published in the Philadelphia Inquirer, by the 1960s, there were 85 families and 800 people living in Chinatown. Its boundaries expanded north of Vine Street, especially around the Holy Redeemer Church and School — a staple of the Chinatown community since its founding in 1941.1966年，宾州交通部公布了万安高速公路计划，该计划准备拆除费城华埠天主教教堂、培德学校和周边的华人居住区。虽然该计划在唐人街的反对声中改变了路线，减少了出口，费城华埠天主教教堂和培德学校得以保留下来，但是在高速路经过的区域，居住在那里的唐人街居民们还是失去了自己的家园。In 1966, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced a plan for the Vine Street Expressway, intending to demolish the Holy Redeemer Chinese Catholic Church and School and the surrounding Chinese residential area in Philadelphia’s Chinatown. PennDOT faced significant opposition from Chinatown, so the plan was altered to reduce the number of exits and allow the preservation of the Holy Redeemer Chinese Catholic Church and School. However, residents in the path of the expressway still lost their homes.
万安街边展现唐人街历史的壁画
图片来源：海华都市报“The History of Chinatown” Mural Facing Vine StreetPhoto credit to Metro Chinese Weekly
The plan to expand the Vine Street Expressway sparked widespread community organizing in Chinatown, which has endured since the urban renewal era. This movement is widely documented in the Yellow Seeds newspaper, which published bilingual information for the Asian community in Philadelphia. The cover story of the September 1973 edition reports on a community protest of demolition at Tenth and Vine Streets relating to the Vine Street Expressway construction.
1973年9月《黄籽报》封面Cover of Yellow Seeds Newspaper in September 1973
成立于1966年的费城华埠发展会在当时是唐人街唯一致力于解决城市更新需求的机构。经过十年的斗争，1975年，费城华埠发展会获得市政府拨款，唐人街的城市设计计划和政策建议-《查德伯恩报告》得以完成。这项研究促使当时的费城市长弗兰克·里佐承诺资助在为因市政工程而流离失所的唐人街中低收入居民建造房屋。Established in 1966, PCDC was the only institution in Chinatown that addresses the needs of urban renewal. After a decade of struggle, in 1975, PCDC received city funding, and the city planning & policy recommendations for Chinatown, known as the Chadbourne Report, were completed. This study prompted then-Philadelphia Mayor Frank Rizzo to commit funding to build homes for the middle and low-income residents displaced due to government actions in Chinatown.从唐人街第一个可负担住房项目到现在，费城华埠发展会在其中一直发挥着重要的作用。“你知道，唐人街这些年不断地被挤压，很多低收入者因为政府征地或者其它原因需要居所。如果没有费城华埠发展会的努力，唐人街真的会‘小’很多。”Andy Toy在接受采访时提到。十几年前，Andy Toy作为费城华埠发展会(PCDC)的董事会主席，参与了包括鼎华大厦等多个经济适用房和廉租房项目的开发。From the first affordable housing project to the present, PCDC has played a crucial role throughout. “You know, Chinatown has been constantly squeezed over the years, and many low-income individuals need housing due to government land acquisition or other reasons. Without PCDC, Chinatown would really be much smaller.” Andy Toy said. Over a decade ago, Andy Toy was the board chairman of PCDC and became involved in the development of multiple affordable housing and low-income housing projects, including the Crane Chinatown.在费城唐人街以及周边地区，有多个经济适用房项目，为低收入群体提供安居之所，其中包括1982年建成，在春天街的9街至11街区域开发的25栋排屋；在1983年建成，位于礼士街的10街和11街之间的55个单元的荣华楼；1984年建成，位于北十街219号的55个老年人租赁单元安乐楼等等。There are several affordable housing projects in Philadelphia’s Chinatown and surrounding areas, offering a secure residence for low-income individuals. These include the development of 25 row houses on Spring Street between 9th and 11th Streets, completed in 1982, the 55-unit apartment building Wing Wah Yuen (Dynasty Court),located between 10th and 11th Streets on Race Street, completed in 1983, and the senior rental units at On Lok House, 219 North 10th Street, completed in 1984.
“Although there is no restriction on the ethnicity of applicants in the application form, residing or working in Chinatown is a common criterion. Therefore, the majority of applicants for affordable housing in this area are Chinese or Asian.”as introduced by Andy Toy.
位于北十街219号的55个老年人租赁单元安乐楼图片来源：海华都市报On Lok House, 55 senior rental units at 219 North 10th Street，Photo credit to Metro Chinese Weekly
“On one hand, restaurants and retail depend on residential areas. There’s an old saying in retail, ‘Retail follows rooftops.’ This means that when business owners decide where to locate their shops and restaurants, they care about where people live,” Andy explained, using his own neighborhood as an example. “I live on 22nd Street in the Center City of Philadelphia. When I first moved there, there wasn’t even a supermarket nearby. But as more people moved in, the residential area expanded, and now we have Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods. I hope more people move in, so we have more good restaurants to choose from.”“另一方面，把更多的人留在唐人街还会缓解华人商户的招工难问题。大家都知道，这些年，很多华人搬出了唐人街，搬到了东北费和南费城，或者更远的郊区。从东北费坐火车到唐人街要一个小时，这让很多人放弃了来唐人街工作的机会，我知道很多华人商户不得不为打工者支付唐人街的停车费，不然就招不到工。”“On the other hand, keeping more people in Chinatown would also alleviate the hiring difficulties for Chinese business owners. Over the years, many Chinese people have moved out of Chinatown to Northeast or South Philadelphia or even farther suburbs. It takes an hour by train from Northeast Philly to Chinatown, causing many to give up job opportunities in Chinatown. I know many Chinese merchants have to pay for their workers’ parking in Chinatown, otherwise they can’t find employees.”“如果唐人街没有居民，它变得更像是‘迪斯尼乐园’，人们只是去那里吃饭和娱乐，但是华人社区应该有的生活气息就没有了。” 在谈到安居房对于费城唐人街的重要意义时，Andy Toy深有感触，“作为费城多元文化社区的重要组成部分，如果越来越多的‘原驻民’离开这片土地，唐人街的‘根’就被拔起来，这片街区就没了‘灵魂’。长此以往，费城唐人街将不复存在。”“If Chinatown has no residents, it becomes more like a place similar to Disneyland. People just go there for dining and entertainment, but it lacks the vibrant community life that a Chinatown should have,” Andy Toy emphasized. “However, for Chinatown, being an essential part of Philadelphia’s multicultural community, if more original residents leave this land, Chinatown’s roots will be lost, and the neighborhood will lose its “soul.” In the long run, Philadelphia’s Chinatown may cease to exist.”
The double six-lane Vine Street Expressway not only displaced the residents of Chinatown, but more importantly, it acted like a sharp blade, dividing Philadelphia’s Chinatown into two parts – north and south. For decades, this scar has been one of the painful points for Chinatown.
More than 50 years later, an ongoing plan holds the promise of reconnecting the divided Philadelphia Chinatown. The challenges brought by the Vine Street Expressway to Chinatown are expected to be comprehensively addressed by the Chinatown Stitch. Starting in 2022, Caroline Aung began working as a community planner at PCDC, and she has been actively involved in the Chinatown Stitch project.
1973年费城唐人街反对修建万安高速路会议的传单摘自文章《唐人街的150年》The flyer of Philadelphia Chinatown Meeting Opposing the Construction of Vine Street Expressway in 1973Excerpt from the article '150 Years of Chinatown
In simple terms, this project aims to add a cap over the Vine Street Expressway between 10th and 13th Streets. The cap will be ground-level and act as a roof over the busy expressway. Not only will this initiative reconnect Chinatown, which was severed by the expressway, but the public space that it creates in turn can also be developed into a green area and activity venue for residents.“你知道，每天有超过十万辆汽车通过万安高速公路，这不仅造成了大量的噪音和污染，损害了唐人街居民的健康，而且在本地车道上行驶的车辆，因为车速过快，也经常发生撞人的交通事故。许多老年人和年轻人每天都会穿过几条车道，去上学、去地铁站、去餐馆和买菜，因此安全是我们的首要任务之一。”Caroline Aung在接受采访时表示。“从另一方面讲，唐人街是费城唯一没有公共绿地的街区之一。公共绿地和公共空间关系到唐人街居民的福祉，也是保持社区社会凝聚力的一个重要方面。大家需要这样一个地方。”“You know, there are over 100,000 cars passing through Vine Street Expressway every day. It not only causes a lot of noise and pollution, harming the health of Chinatown residents, but also vehicles traveling on the local lanes often result in accidents due to excessive speed. Many elderly and young people cross these lanes every day to go to school, the train station, the grocery store, and restaurants. Therefore, safety is one of our top priorities,” stated Caroline Aung during an interview. “On the other hand, Chinatown is one of the few areas in Philadelphia without public green space. Public spaces are related to the well-being of Chinatown residents and are also crucial for maintaining community cohesion. We need such a place.”
In 2023, the Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation (PCDC) issued two surveys to the public regarding the “Cap Project” in Philadelphia’s Chinatown. Many people became aware of this significant project that aims to stitch Chinatown back together. Caroline Aung worked on this public engagement campaign and recounted: “In the first survey, we received over 1,000 responses from across Philadelphia and Chinatown. It is noteworthy that people overall support the project and believe it is crucial for healing the trauma Chinatown endured from unjust urban planning decisions.”“我们在2023年秋天进行的第二次调查。这项调查的重点是三个不同的设计理念。第一个设计概念是建造连接两个半街区的盖，盖上面主要是绿地；第二个设计方案是把唐人街的五个街区全部连接起来，当然这个成本要高得多；第三种设计方案则是把盖的设计和周边潜在的建筑联系起来。”“We conducted the second survey in the fall of 2023. The focus of this survey was to gauge public interest on three different design concepts. The first design concept involves covering the area that connects two half-blocks, primarily with green space. The second design proposes connecting all five blocks of Chinatown, although this would come at a significantly higher cost. The third design integrates the design of the cap with the potential development of the surrounding buildings.”让Caroline欣喜的是，调查问卷同样得到了广泛的关注和相应。“经过调查和公共研讨会，我们发现第一个概念最受欢迎的，因为它可以提供大量的绿地，而且施工时间最少，对社区的影响最小，成本也最低。”一幅横跨万安高速的绿地社区公园美景，仿佛清晰了很多。Caroline was delighted to see that the survey received widespread attention and responses. “Through the survey and public workshops, we found that the first concept was the most popular because it would provide a significant amount of green space, require the least construction time, and have the least impact on the community. Additionally, it is the most cost-effective option.” The vision of a green community park spanning Vine Street Expressway seemed to clarify many things.
“第一个概念”的效果图图片来源：The Chinatown Stitch Vision ReportAn illustration of the first conceptPhoto Credit to The Chinatown Stitch Vision Report
“Since the 1990s, the idea of stitching Chinatown has been a vision as part of PCDC’s neighborhood plan. Subsequently, under PCDC’s advocacy, the concept of capping the expressway was officially proposed from 2003 to 2004.”, said Caroline Aung. PCDC further developed a neighborhood plan in 2017 to explore the feasibility of capping the expressway. However, this financially demanding project remained on paper until it received support from the federal government. “The key difference now is that we have actual federal support and funding, making this project a reality. It’s a massive undertaking, and only with the support of city and federal funds can we truly accomplish it.”“我在得克萨斯州长大，居住的地方没有唐人街，也没有非常强大的亚裔美国人社群。所以找到唐人街这样的地方对我个人来说非常重要，费城唐人街给了我更强烈的身份认同感。”虽然Caroline Aung并不在费城唐人街长大，但是在参与项目的过程中，她深深被激励。“虽然充满挑战，但是现在有机会把缝合唐人街的梦想变成现实，这是千载难逢的机会。”“I grew up in Texas, where there was no Chinatown, and there wasn’t a very strong Asian American community. So finding places like Chinatown is very important to me personally, and Chinatown in Philadelphia has given me a much stronger sense of identity.” Although Caroline Aung did not grow up in Philadelphia’s Chinatown, she has been deeply inspired during her involvement in the project. “Despite the challenges, we feel that now we have the opportunity to turn the dream of stitching Chinatown back together into reality. This is a rare opportunity, and everyone is very excited about it.”
“At a deeper level, this project is a correction of a historical mistake against Chinatown. The project has drawn attention to the unfairness that Chinatown has faced in its development. More people are starting to understand that Philadelphia’s Chinatown has experienced numerous challenges, yet it remains resilient. Through decades of struggle and effort, Chinatown ensures its prosperity for generations to come.”2024年3月11日，美国参议员鲍勃·凯西、众议员布伦丹·博伊尔和德怀特·埃文斯、费城市长帕克以及费城华埠发展会执行董事陈国贤在位于费城唐人街的鼎华中心共同宣布，重新连接费城唐人街的“缝合华埠”计划，获得了1.59亿美元联邦拨款。On March 11th 2024, U.S. Senators Bob Casey and Representatives Brendan Boyle and Dwight Evans, along with Philadelphia City Mayor Cherelle Parker and John Chin, Executive Director of Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation, jointly announced the historic step forward for the “Chinatown Stitching Plan,” securing a federal allocation of $159 million to reconnect Philadelphia Chinatown.
“唐人街，有规划才能有更好的未来！”
“Chinatown, a better future with proper planning!”
罗亚丹有着多重身份，他是一名景观设计师和宾大教师，他也是一个把家安在费城的华人。“对于我来说，费城唐人街是‘home away from home’。我和家人每周末都会去找个饭馆吃，生记啊，兰州拉面啊，我两个孩子特别喜欢。吃完就购物，在街上听到各种方言，感觉很亲切；而且我们对每家奶茶店都非常熟悉，哪家比较正宗，哪家口味稍甜，都知道。”
Yadan Luo has multiple identities – he is a landscape architect, a teacher at the University of Pennsylvania, and a Chinese resident in Philadelphia. “For me, Philadelphia’s Chinatown is home away from home. We go there every weekend, eat at restaurants like Sang Kee and Lan Zhou Noodle, which my two kids really love. After eating, we go shopping, and hearing various dialects on the street feels very familiar. We are also very familiar with each bubble tea shop, such as knowing which one is more authentic or has a slightly sweeter taste.”罗亚丹2011年来宾大读书，研究生毕业之后留在费城，和妻子孩子一起在这里安家。唐人街成为他和故乡之间的情感纽带，唐人街上的人间烟火气更让他这位以城市和社区作为研究对象的设计师非常惊喜。“从专业的角度讲，费城唐人街最可贵的地方就是它的活力，到处都热热闹闹，人气特别旺。在大城市中，这样的热点非常可贵。而且更难得的是，在唐人街的150年中，基本都是自发性地‘野蛮’生长，打造了这么成功的社区。有很多东西可以值得整个费城，甚至更多城市来学习。”Yadan Luo came to Philadelphia in 2011, and after graduating from UPenn with a Masters in Landscape Architecture, he stayed in Philadelphia with his wife and children. Chinatown became an emotional bond between him and his hometown. The bustling atmosphere in Chinatown deeply impressed him as a designer who studies cities and communities. “From a professional perspective, the most valuable aspect of Philadelphia’s Chinatown is its vibrancy. It’s lively everywhere, and the popularity is particularly strong. In a big city, such a hot spot is very precious. Even more rare is that during the 150 years of development in Chinatown, it basically grew in a spontaneous and ‘wild’ way. Achieving the current scale and popularity, building such a successful community, there are many things that the entire Philadelphia, and even other cities, can learn from.”用设计师的视角去观察，费城唐人街的问题也被罗亚丹看在眼里。“每次我去那个唐人街上的那些很有年代感的蛋糕店，都会看到很多老人家在蛋糕店的茶座上聊天，蛋糕店变成了他们的公共空间。商家为他们提供了一个空间，这非常棒，但是我觉得这也是一种悲哀，因为我们的老人和小孩子没有别的地方可以去，找不到属于他们的公共空间。”From the perspective of a designer, Yadan Luo also noticed the issues in Philadelphia’s Chinatown. “Every time I go to those nostalgic cake shops in Chinatown, I see many elderly people chatting at the tea seats in the shop. It’s great that the businesses provide them with a space, but I also think it’s a kind of sadness because our elderly people, our children don’t have any other places to go, a public space that belongs to them.”
罗亚丹在费城铁路公园图片来源：海华都市报Yadan Luo in Philadelphia Railway ParkPhoto credit to Metro Chinese Weekly
Yadan Luo feels that public space is particularly important for the entire city or community. However, due to the high cost, not all communities can enjoy the design services provided by excellent landscape designers or professional design teams. In 2021, he established a design firm called YH lab with two main goals: to undertake public projects and support the development of minority communities.“我们准备去重新梳理唐人街整个空间关系，把街道和空地梳理一遍。口袋公园也好，大的公园也好，看看有没有可能提供一些新的公共空间。”罗亚丹打造费城唐人街公共空间的想法，和万安高速加盖的绿地项目不谋而合。他的设计公司也参加了设计的投标，并提出了“熊猫公园”的概念。“We are preparing to reevaluate the entire spatial relationships in Chinatown, combing through streets and open spaces. Whether it’s pocket parks or larger parks, we are exploring the possibility of providing new public spaces.” The idea of creating public spaces in Philadelphia’s Chinatown, as proposed by Yadan Luo, aligns with the green space project in relation to the Vine Street Expressway. His design company also participated in the bid and proposed the concept of the “Panda Park”.
熊猫公园的意向照片图片由罗亚丹提供Precedent Image of Panda ParkPhoto Credit to Yadan Luo
“Panda Park is not only a cultural display and landmark for photo opportunities but it also has a more significant meaning. It serves as the gateway to Chinatown. In terms of the long-term development of Philadelphia’s Chinatown, transforming this public space after covering the expressway into a new entrance can facilitate the northward development of Chinatown. By utilizing the land in North Chinatown, we can unite the severed Chinatown and create more room for future development.”和很多关心费城唐人街和亚裔社群的人一样，罗亚丹对76人队的新球馆忧心忡忡，“我们现在反对76人的新球馆，大家都在围绕球馆本身来谈这个问题。球场能不能建？对社区有好处还是有坏处？但是我觉得我们应该更多从唐人街未来发展的角度来思考，就是主动出击，以唐人街的整体规划作为一个主要议题来谈讨论周边这些事情。这对我们整个社区发展来说，才是最健康的方式。”Like many others concerned about Philadelphia’s Chinatown and the Asian community, Yadan Luo is apprehensive about the new stadium for the 76ers. “We are currently opposing the new stadium for the 76ers, and everyone is discussing this issue around the stadium itself—whether it can be built, whether it benefits or harms the community. However, I think we should think more from the perspective of the future development of Chinatown: Taking the initiative and making the overall planning of Chinatown a major topic for discussion. Discussing these issues is the healthiest way for the development of our entire community.”“我最想做的一件事情，就是研究费城唐人街的整体规划，给他一个新的定位，打造成一个亚裔和多元文化的集散地。”对于唐人街的未来，罗亚丹从设计师的角度，描述出心中的愿景。“和亚裔文化相关的这些新兴产业，像艺术工坊、自媒体工作站、还有高科技企业，在原来的结构中加入这些新的元素，才会更加丰富，费城唐人街才能成为多元文化社区的一个典范。”“The one thing I most want to do is to study the overall planning of Philadelphia’s Chinatown. I believe we should give Chinatown a new positioning by creating a gathering place for East Asian and diverse cultures within it.” As for the future of Chinatown, Yadan Luo envisions it from a designer’s perspective. “ Emerging industries related to Asian culture, such as art workshops, media workstations, and high-tech enterprises, when integrated into the existing structure, will make Chinatown more vibrant and become an exemplar of a multicultural community in Philadelphia.”抚今追昔，150年的风雨中，熙熙攘攘的费城唐人街书写着一段又一段的传奇。期待在不远的将来，社区基础设施建造项目能造福更多的居民来唐人街安家；每位社区成员都可以在万安高速路之上的绿地和花园中，探索生活的乐趣。希望那时，记者卢泽安能在自己的文章中增加新的一页，记录下费城唐人街更加美好的未来！Looking back at the past 150 years, Philadelphia’s Chinatown has a wealth of history. Through the development of projects that benefit the community, hopefully more people can move into affordable housing in Chinatown. Eventually, everyone may explore the joys of life in the green spaces and gardens on the “cap” of the Vine Street Expressway. When this comes to fruition, the journalist Jasen Lo can add a new page to his article, documenting a brighter future for Philadelphia’s Chinatown!
