Chinatown

Chinatowns are ethnic enclaves, historically inhabited by Chinese immigrants and their descendants, found in cities worldwide. They are currently newsworthy in two distinct contexts. In Singapore, the Chinatown area is the planned location for the city-state's tallest public housing project, a move indicative of Singapore's push for higher density living to meet housing demand in prime locations. This development raises questions about potential regulations for such super-tall buildings. Separately, in New York City, the Chinatown area was the site of a 2019 rampage where four homeless men were beaten to death. The perpetrator, Randy Santos, was recently convicted of first-degree murder, with the jury rejecting his insanity defense. This case highlights issues of mental health and homelessness within the Chinatown community and the broader city.