Wanyee Li, on May 18, 2017
Chinatown advocates are once again readying themselves for a fight to protect their way of life in a corner of the neighbourhood that holds special meaning to the community.
The proposed 12-storey condo would be built next to the Chinese-Canadian memorial at 105 Keefer St.. But many current Chinatown residents won’t be able to afford to live next to the very memorial dedicated to them and their families, said advocate Beverly Ho, with the Chinatown Concern Group.
“The development is disrespectful in that most of the units won’t be affordable and it’s right next to the memorial commemorating Chinese-Canadians who built the country and who had to deal with the head tax,” the 22-year old explained.
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