A few weeks ago it looked like a community planning organization was at long last poised to finalize a comprehensive proposal for Chinatown's future. But following a dispute about the hiring of planning consultant, it appears the Chinatown...
Several days ago we reported on the latest controversy surrounding the Chinatown Working Group (CWG), a collection of 50 community organizations developing a blueprint for the neighborhood. Several members were displeased that the NYC Economic Development Corp. would be...
As summer 2010 draws to a close, new doubts are swirling around an unprecedented community planning initiative in Chinatown. Hot tempers and an atmosphere of mistrust have consumed the Chinatown Working Group (CWG) in the past week -- threatening...
Last month, we wrote about a new conflict that had arisen on the Chinatown Working Group, a coalition of more then 50 organizations trying to come up with a long range community development plan. Some of the groups represented...
It seemed so simple. Members of the Chinatown Working Group (CWG) were being asked to approve a fairly routine document -- a job description of sorts for an urban planning consultant who will begin working with the organization later...
Members of the Chinatown Working Group will present revised zoning proposals to Community Board 3's land use committee tonight. The coalition - representing 50 neighborhood organizations - intends to submit a comprehensive community development plan to the city in...
The Chinatown Working Group (CWG) did not request a meeting with U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. On the contrary, the White House asked him to pay a visit to the community planning organization yesterday. But presented with the opportunity...
A large crowd came to a town hall meeting last night to speak out about the problems impacting Chinatown and its neighboring communities. The forum was sponsored by the Chinatown Working Group, a coalition of community organizations. The...
This evening the Chinatown Working Group, a coalition of community organizations, is sponsoring a town hall meeting at P.S. 124. The forum will cover the problem of escalating rents, traffic and parking issues and education. The meeting is at...
