More free, 24\u002Dhour public washrooms and adequate street lighting are among concrete steps to address cleanliness and safety.
I still remember buying groceries with my mom in Chinatown. I remember the smell of the fish markets, and the sounds of streets and shops filled with people speaking different Chinese dialects.
Of course, a big reason for this is the pandemic. With fewer people visiting Chinatown, there have been fewer customers, and fewer eyes and less activity on the street. There are tangible actions to make Chinatown safer and more comfortable for residents, businesses, and visitors. Having worked at the city as an urban planner, I know these actions are complex, and often involve significant funding and need multiple partners to work together. However, through conversations I’ve had with merchants and organizations in Chinatown, it’s clear these actions are urgently needed to make Chinatown vibrant again.
It doesn’t have to be this way. The success of washroom trailers that were opened in the downtown south and Downtown Eastside neighbourhoods during the pandemic shows safe and well-maintained public washrooms can make a big difference. Not only do they allow people to relieve themselves with dignity, these washroom trailers also offer overdose prevention and other support.
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