November 18, 2008 by Chinatown Blogger.

The Asian American Resource Workshop is holding an event for author Michael Liu’s new book: “The Snake Dance of Asian American Activism: Community, Vision, and Power“.  This event will also serve as the annual membership meeting for the Asian American Resource Workshop. (Download PDF Snake Dance Flyer)

The mission of the Asian American Resource Workshop is to work for the empowerment of the Asian Pacific American community to achieve its full participation in the U.S. society. We are a member-based organization that seeks to document the diverse Asian Pacific American histories, experiences, and social conditions. Our resource and activities are used to respond to current Asian Pacific American issues and to promote Asian Pacific American identity.

Amazon’s description:
This text reinterprets a misunderstood epoch of the Asian American experience, the Asian American movement (AAM). The authors address the AAM’s dramatic impact on the direction of Asian American political and social activity beginning in the 1960s, particularly in terms of neighborhood redevelopment, civil rights, international solidarity, and the Jesse Jackson presidential campaigns. They argue that the movement became the vehicle to bring Asian American communities into the mainstream of civil life.

Date: Saturday, November 22, 2008
Time: 11:00 am-1:00 pm
Location: Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center, 38 Ash St. Boston, MA

If you cannot attend, but would like a signed copy of book, please contact or RSVP by Wednesday, November 19 to (617) 426-5313 or email workshop@aarw.org

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October 24, 2008 by Chinatown Blogger.

This one-day conference offers three innovative personal and leadership development workshops, a community round-table, and a film screening.  Designed by and for Asian Americans, these workshops will teach participants to leverage their leadership skills and lead community action in the Asian American community and beyond. Come out, learn new skills, and meet other active community members, students, and professionals who are leaders in the community!

WHEN:
The Alumni Center
Northeastern University
716 Columbus Ave
Boston, MA 02120

WHERE:
October, June 25, 2008
9:00 am to 5:00 pm

COST:
Early Registration: $10 student / $25 non-profit / $40 general
(includes breakfast, lunch and materials)
Walk In Registration: $15 student /  $30 non-profit / $50 general
Registration is still open, and early registration is recommended!

REGISTER HERE: http://leap.org/empower_conference_boston.html

QUESTIONS? Please contact Albert Chiang at achiang@leap.org.

Albert Chiang
Program Coordinator
Leadership Education for Asian Pacifics, Inc. (LEAP)
achiang@leap.org
(213) 485-1422 x4107
(213) 485-0050 (fax)
www.leap.org

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October 8, 2008 by Chinatown Blogger.

Mayor Thomas M. Menino and President & CEO of Sawyer Enterprises, Carol Sawyer Parks invite you to celebrate the topping off of the new W Boston Hotel & Residences.

October 14, 2008 at 11:30am
Citi Performing Arts Center Plaza
270 Tremont Street, Boston, MA

RSVP to Caitie Peterson - Kortenhaus Communications
617-778-5753 or cpeterson@kortenhause.com
Topping Off Invite

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October 8, 2008 by Chinatown Blogger.

The Boston City Council will hold a Public Hearing regarding Ballot Question #1 on October 21st at 5:30pm in City Hall Chambers, 5th floor of City Hall.  Members of the public are encouraged to provide testimony regarding the effects of this Ballot Question.

City Councilor Sam Yoon sponsored the resolution to request the City Council to take a position to vote NO on Question #1.  The City Council will vote on this resolution at the Council meeting on Wed. after the hearing.

The hearing will be chaired by City Councilor Stephen Murphy, the chair of Ways and Means.  Please feel free to contact Councilor Yoon or Murphy’s office with any questions.

Natalie Nguyen
Community Relations
Office of City Councilor At-Large, Sam Yoon
One City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02201
617-635-4217, Natalie.Nguyen@cityofboston.gov
Resolution Opposing Ballot Question #1 2008

(Disclaimer: The Chinatown Blog has no relationship Councilor Sam Yoon’s office.)

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October 8, 2008 by Chinatown Blogger.

Public Meeting
Date: Tuesday, October 14, 2008, 6:00-7:30 PM
Place: Doubletree Hotel, White Rose Room, 821 Washington Street Boston, MA 02111
Proposed Zoning Changes to Chinatown District
Article 43 of the City of Boston Zoning Code Planned Development Areas and for Proposed Parcel 24 Redevelopment

Purpose of the Meeting:
The Boston Redevelopment Authority (“BRA”) will be hosting a public meeting to present the proposed map and text amendments to the Chinatown District,  Article 43 of the City of Boston Zoning Code, and to Map 1C/1G/1N, Leather District and South Station EDA, Chinatown, Bay Village, Neighborhood Districts, to create a Residential Chinatown PDA Area II; to modify Section 43-16.1

Planned Development Areas:
Public Benefit Criteria – Development Plan Approval for Creation of Affordable Housing; and to modify Section 43-17.3

Planned Development Areas:
General Design and Environmental Impact Standards – Wind. The Residential Chinatown PDA Area II would apply specifically to the Parcel 24 Redevelopment Project, while the changes to Sections 43-16 and 43-17 would apply to all Planned Development Areas in Chinatown.

The proposed Parcel 24 Redevelopment Project is an approximately 58,000 SF vacant lot bounded by Hudson Street to the east, Kneeland Street to the north, and Albany Street to the west in Chinatown (“Proposed Project”). Cantonese translation will be provided during the Public Meeting.  A copy of the draft zoning map and text amendments will be made available on the BRA’s website - www.cityofboston.gov/bra.

QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS:
Sue Kim, Senior Planner
Boston Redevelopment Authority
One City Hall Square
Boston, MA 20201
PHONE: 617.918.4418
EMAIL: Sue.Kim.BRA@cityofboston.gov

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