Aerial view of Chatham/Kimlau Square in New York City's Chinatown. A busy intersection with many cars, taxis, and people crossing the street. A small park with a statue and American flags is visible in the lower left corner. Multiple crosswalks and traffic signals are present.
Neighborhood Planning Capital Improvement

Chinatown Connections

Location: Chinatown
Project Status: Ongoing

Chinatown Connections will redesign the gateway to Manhattan’s Chinatown into a safe and vibrant space that celebrates the neighborhood’s Chinese heritage, improves multimodal circulation into and around Chinatown, and supports local businesses. 

Chinatown Connections is a joint project with NYC Department of Transportation, NYC Department of Parks and Recreation, NYC Department of Cultural Affairs, the NYC Office of the Mayor, and New York State.

Busy street corner in Chatham Square, located in Chinatown, New York City, with pedestrians crossing, cars at the intersection, and buildings lined with shops and restaurants featuring Chinese signage under a bright blue sky.

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This project will include:

  • Reimagining Chatham/Kimlau Square

  • Beautifying the Park Row connection to Chinatown

  • Creating a welcome gateway to Chinatown 

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Upcoming Events

19
May
2025
1:30-3:00pm
Chinatown Welcome Gateway Artist Information Session
The American Legion Post 1291
191 Canal St, Second Floor Conference Room
New York, NY 10013
21
May
2025
1:00-2:30pm
Chinatown Welcome Gateway Artist Information Session

Virtual Session


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