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Speaker Summaries Customers' Perspectives Bedrock's presentation will describe processes, present customer research highlights and share a few recommendations to improve Chinatown's economic viability while preserving Chinatown's unique cultural lifestyle and traditions. Bedrock's objectives are to improve the overall customer experience, increase shopper traffic and time spent in Chinatown, boost consumer spending, and encourage private and public investment. The three major improvement categories below will be shared in the morning and, later, specifics in each category will be presented and discussed at Bedrock's afternoon session:
Community Views The grassroots community voice is critical in the shaping of a neighborhood in transition. The voices that would not have otherwise been heard were collected from the Chinatown community in March 2006. Those who live, work and play in the area were invited to the Talk Any Kine (TAK) Festival. Over 300 people came to Smith-Beretania Park to actively participate in this interactive exhibition. They were given the opportunity to "speak out" and share their concerns and recommendations on issues such as: The data collected at this venue will be shared during "Community Views." Speaker Summaries (continued)
The Entrepreneurial Experience, Part I: In development seminars, there may be a tendency to engage in large-scale planning schemes or abstract management terms, such as "basic research, applied research, product development, deployment" and the like. Anthony Chang, Government and Legislative Affairs Chairman for the Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii, reminds us of the real people who have lived and worked in the gateway communities that we know as "Chinatown."
The Entrepreneurial Experience, Part II Chinatown in Honolulu, as with other Chinatowns around the world, has developed and maintained its unique character because of the determination of its citizens to celebrate distinct ethnic values and lifestyles. Wing Tek Lum, Executive Vice President, Lum Yip Kee, Ltd. will discuss how appreciation and preservation of these differences can be a guiding principle in the physical revitalization of our Chinatown.
Arts in Chinatown Arts and culture are major assets to the economic and human livability of any city. In Honolulu, nonprofit arts are a $180.7 million industry attracting audiences, inspiring business development, supporting jobs and generating government revenue. The arts build social capital, leading to aesthetic, pleasant and livable neighborhoods and creating bridges between diverse cultures. This session will explore the economic potential of arts in Chinatown, as well as neighborhood identity, community voices and the preservation of Chinatown through the Preserve America Neighborhood Designation.
Economic Development This session will cover the diversity of Chinatown and the Pacific Gateway Center's Economic Development Resources. Subject matter will include: Immigrant experience in Chinatown
Communities in Transition The Communities in Transition session will coverage a wide array of subject matter relating to the constant flux any community experiences and the economic opportunities this creates. Subject areas will include: Transit development agencies beyond moving people |