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The Chinatown Strategy
Energizing a prosperous future: explain the community-driven framework that guides the revitalization of Edmonton's Chinatown.
The Chinatown Strategy is community-driven and enabled. While the City of Edmonton played a role in its development, it was the strong commitment of cultural organizations, the retail and business sector, and community organizations in Chinatown that made it possible. These collaborative, community-based partnerships will similarly drive the success of the Strategy as its actions are implemented.
The Strategy was developed in four phases: an Economic Development Plan, Economic Programming, an Urban Interface Plan, and the Strategy itself. It sets out 18 actions organized under five economic development pillars.
Five Pillars
Improve Sense of Safety and Security
Strengthen safety and security in Chinatown to contribute to a strong sense of a vibrant and inclusive place.
Focused Economic Development
Catalyze an environment for renewed interest and investment in Chinatown.
Governance and Community Leadership Network
Implement the Chinatown Strategy through leadership, shared responsibility and resourcing.
Celebrate Chinatown as a Destination
Highlight Chinatown as an exciting destination that is treasured by residents and visitors.
Enhance Built Form and Landmarks
Leverage the buildings, landmarks and streetscapes of Chinatown.
How CTC Advances the Strategy
CTC was established in response to the Strategy's call for the Chinatown Community Economic Development Task Force to evolve into an ongoing entity to champion Chinatown over the long term (Action 7). CTC's programs advance each pillar:
- Safety and security: [advocacy and partnerships CTC leads]
- Economic development: Dragon Food Tours and festivals that feature local businesses
- Governance and leadership: youth mentorship and community leadership
- Destination: the Edmonton Dragon Festival, Dragon Food Tours and the CTC Storytelling Centre
- Built form and landmarks: advocacy for the new Chinatown gate and public art