Businesses at Little Saigon's signature commercial center have long complained that their Vietnam Town plaza has been neglected and mismanaged. For months, San Jose officials sat idle on those complaints. But now those merchants have banded together with a lawsuit that's highlighted the extent of the plaza's issues - forging a path to reshape the plaza and fulfill its community gathering space potential.
The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a resolution to support a state initiative designating part of Highway 101 as the 'Little Saigon Freeway.' This initiative awaits final approval from the state Senate and further fundraising for the installation of the sign, which is expected to be green and resemble a model placard.
Lam, quietly fierce with a booming laugh, studies the spread, and then ... his cellphone pings... one of dozens each year - a commemoration of the Vietnamese immigration experience in America.
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