has seen an increase in violence, hate attacks and graffiti, along with street disorder from the neighbouring Downtown Eastside.
From vandalism to anti-Asian hate crimes and stranger assaults, San Francisco’s Chinatown has experienced the same public safety threats that Vancouver has over the last two years.“During the pandemic our Chinatown was decimated,” said Lily Ho with San Francisco’s Delta Chinatown Initiative in an interview with old Global News. “It was a ghost town.”Weekend street closures are facilitating regular festivals with lion dances, while the area is filled with lanterns.
“The difference is that they’ve learned to be able to co-exist together and I think that’s what needed here,” said Chow.The VPD’s deputy chief constable believes San Francisco is faring better due to complete community investment in its Chinatown.