The Vietnamese Heritage Garden, a public park, should remain unlocked to foster community access, as gating it contradicts the essential purpose of public parklands.
The situation has created division among residents and local politicians, raising questions about control and access in a space that is intended to belong to all.
With San Jose being home to the largest Vietnamese population outside of Vietnam, the monument serves not only as a tribute but also as a reminder of community resilience.
District 7 Councilmember Bien Doan's decision to control access to the Heritage Garden has intensified the debate over public space management, provoking strong reactions from the community.
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