Ed and Evelyn Loo

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Summary:

In this interview, Ed and Evelyn Loo discuss the process of “Saving Madison Park”, a community gathering space for elders in Chinatown. To Ed, Evelyn, and other Chinatown elders, Madison Park represented a convenient, low-cost community gathering space for people to socialize and exercise. Ed and Evelyn recount the story of how the park was initially threatened, and how the community came together to protest its removal. The story of Madison Park is a compelling reminder of the power of solidarity and community.

Keywords:

Madison Square Park