I chose the corner of Essex and Canal because it holds meaning to me. It was a part of my childhood that I now see has disappeared with no trace. It was like a memory was removed completely and replaced by something foreign, and I don’t understand it. I also am very upset about the Gentrification of Chinatown because of the fact that Chinatown is 80% elderly. They haven’t learned English and are being pushed out by people who don’t take that into account. They aren’t being respected the way they should be, and they’re taken advantage of, shunned, and can’t afford to live in these areas anymore.
Some Articles that support my view on the gentrification of Chinatown
Article 1 refers to how multiple Chinatowns across the united states are being affected by gentrification.
Article 2 offers some statistics on who exactly is gentrifying Chinatown NYC
