Honolulu Chinatown
Dear city council,
Chinatown has been recognized as a historic, cultural, and economic important location. Historic buildings are home to a hodgepodge of shops, herbalists, lei makers, antique dealers, temples, bars and restaurants. Thus Chinatown is the place where many Asian immigrants gather for business, as this place projects colorful and eclectic blends reflecting Southeast Asian cultures. Further, it is the place where many local farmer bring fresh products for business. Customers can find very good prices on many kinds of vegetables at one of Oahu’s biggest famer markets. Chinatown should be one of the most attractive destinations for local residents as well as an exciting place for tourists to come and explore. Unfortunately, the lack of proper sanitation in the area has caused many customers to stay away and interfere with Chinatown tourism. The unsanitary conditions caused by homeless’ urination and defecation has significant effects, “public urination and defecation discourage people from patronizing nearby businesses, negatively affect the tourism industry, harm the environment, and damage Hawaii's image as a civilized society” (LegiScan). One of the most important attraction elements for a business place is a clean and sanitary, especially where food hygiene and safety is top priority. The cause of the issue may vary but lacking public restrooms is the primary reason too many homeless people urinate and defecate in corners and public areas.
Like many other Chinatown area in the States, Honolulu Chinatown has been a home for many homeless people. The change in loitering policies of many Honolulu state parks pushed more homeless to migrate to Chinatown. This increase created a big concern for local residents and businesses. "Our concern really is the homeless," Barbara Hao, a longtime resident of Chinatown said (Homeless top Chinatown worry). If homeless people just utilized the awnings to sleep, maybe the sanitation concern would be
Chinatown has been recognized as a historic, cultural, and economic important location. Historic buildings are home to a hodgepodge of shops, herbalists, lei makers, antique dealers, temples, bars and restaurants. Thus Chinatown is the place where many Asian immigrants gather for business, as this place projects colorful and eclectic blends reflecting Southeast Asian cultures. Further, it is the place where many local farmer bring fresh products for business. Customers can find very good prices on many kinds of vegetables at one of Oahu’s biggest famer markets. Chinatown should be one of the most attractive destinations for local residents as well as an exciting place for tourists to come and explore. Unfortunately, the lack of proper sanitation in the area has caused many customers to stay away and interfere with Chinatown tourism. The unsanitary conditions caused by homeless’ urination and defecation has significant effects, “public urination and defecation discourage people from patronizing nearby businesses, negatively affect the tourism industry, harm the environment, and damage Hawaii's image as a civilized society” (LegiScan). One of the most important attraction elements for a business place is a clean and sanitary, especially where food hygiene and safety is top priority. The cause of the issue may vary but lacking public restrooms is the primary reason too many homeless people urinate and defecate in corners and public areas.
Like many other Chinatown area in the States, Honolulu Chinatown has been a home for many homeless people. The change in loitering policies of many Honolulu state parks pushed more homeless to migrate to Chinatown. This increase created a big concern for local residents and businesses. "Our concern really is the homeless," Barbara Hao, a longtime resident of Chinatown said (Homeless top Chinatown worry). If homeless people just utilized the awnings to sleep, maybe the sanitation concern would be