Not that the recent development in Chinatown got it all right but they are moving in a better direction. The addition of art galleries, bars, theatres (Hawaii and Kumu Kahua), and restaurants gives a truly urban vibrancy that is hard to beat. By keeping aspects of Chinatown like the markets and small shops in place makes for a better experience  as a whole. A complete gentrification of Chinatown would be a mistake.


Inclusiveness is the key and. like it or not, homelessness is part of the fabric of the Chinatown. They may be shoved here and there but the deeper problems still remain. I would like to see these new entrepreneurs, Millennials or otherwise, proactively deal with the homeless in way that is more humane and supportive, rather than simply focus on profits and personal gains. After all, that's what makes Chinatown such a  wonderful place to live, work, and play in the first place - creating a real community for all.