Chinatowns are distinctively gimmicky, the cliche Chinese-yness of pagoda roofs, dragons and gates are not even part of modern China's architectural vernacular and haven't been for years and years. I have nothing wrong with a small grouping of Chinese or oriental businesses but maybe it's time to drop the chinatown branding and let the Exchange District absorb that area. There is not much in 'Chinatown' and i cant see it ever growing past what it is now, like calling Provencher 'The French Quarter' it's deceiving to outsiders and rather disappointing. It will never be a thriving bustling Chinatown like SanFran or Toronto, with Market Lands coming along that area is better suited for organic Exchange District growth.
Last edited by Wpg_Guy; Aug 27, 2018 at 1:49 AM.
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