""It's going to be a beacon for visitors and tourists to come to Chinatown to understand our story, a platform for us to tell our story," said Malcolm Yeung, CEO of the Chinatown Community Development Center."
""The view that you will see here is what your dreams can be beyond being and growing up in Chinatown," said San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan, reflecting on the emotional impact of the building's vacancy."
The historic Empress of China building in San Francisco's Chinatown will be revitalized into a cultural campus dedicated to Chinese-American art, culture, and history. The nonprofit Chinatown Media and Arts Collaborative has purchased the property after a lengthy struggle. Plans include a museum and various spaces to attract locals and tourists. Community leaders emphasize the project's importance for cultural recovery and storytelling, aiming to create a vibrant ecosystem that honors the heritage of Chinatown.
Read at ABC7 San Francisco
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