The mural will face an open piece of land. The terraced land, a fenced demolition site from a previous building is under discussion for rehabilitation and recreational use in Chinatown for residents and visitors. In the meantime the land will be used for the artist to access while painting the Read more…
We will hopefully see the launching of exciting additional murals in Chinatown in 2021! Perhaps a City initiative like the CADA (Calgary Arts Development Authority) program is the answer. It’s time for something much like the Black Lives Matter or Beltline murals initiative to be created for next year. Our Read more…
Many cities highlight the Chinatown district with a gate referred to as a Paifang. One of the most memorable and historical structures outside Asia is found in Havana, Cuba which in many ways has outlasted a strong Chinese commercial hub and a sizeable local Chinese population. In the US Capital. Read more…
The Chinese have a long history in Jamaica and the greatest influence on the island’s culture of any people from Asia. The Chinese first arrived in Jamaica on July 30, 1854. By 1932, some six thousand Chinese people had emigrated to the island. The Jamaican government closed off immigration from Read more…
The City of Calgary is hosting an online lunch hour talk about the future of Chinatown. Here is the invitation below: Join us for a free, fun, informal, interactive and informative series of community conversations over your lunch hour. Each session will feature an identified big topic or an interesting Read more…
A team member belonging to the CCDF discovered this invitation on their Facebook news feed and we are sharing it here as the Calgary Chinatown Development Foundation with all those who visit or enjoy Chinatown throughout the year. The City of Calgary quite correctly sees the pedestrian link of 3rd Read more…
Under the guidance of the Chinatown Business Improvement Area (CBIA), Calgary Chinatown has been defined as the ’touchpoint’ for all those involved and interested in discovering Calgary’s 135-year-old Chinatown. It is in fact a cultural meeting point for our entire City. There is a lot to see, learn, discover and Read more…
My personal belief captured in a quote from this Yahoo article: ”He said a downtown school and more affordable housing will be keys to keeping families in the urban core. A city benefits when there’s a diverse mix of people downtown,” said Calvert. ”Attracting families, not just young professionals or Read more…
What we do everyday at Bowside Manor: the Calgary Chinatown Development Foundation helping accommodate people in Chinatown ranging from family-friendly 3 bedroom suites to bachelor units. All ages – Chinatown residents. Suites available.
Much discussion about what constitutes appropriate & additional density and how it impacts future Chinatown high-rise development. The Foundation suggests look at the current material before Council on Mon. April 11. “The proposed maximum floor area ratio …is considered to be an appropriate transition from the Sun Life Plaza office Read more…