Tracing Our Footprints/Carving Chinatown’s Future

Chinatown is a neighborhood shaped by generations of artists, organizers, business owners, and residents who have worked together to create a vibrant and dignified home for immigrant and working-class communities.

This exhibition celebrates the collective effort behind the Boston Chinatown Cultural Plan, a community-driven vision developed through collaboration among local Chinatown organizations, the Metropolitan Area Planning Council, and the City of Boston. Featured projects in this show are presented by Asian Community Development Corporation, Chinatown Community Land Trust, Pao Arts Center, and the Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy.

Through eight past and ongoing projects led by four collaborating organizations, the exhibition offers a behind-the-scenes look at how cultural planning can strengthen community connections, celebrate Boston Chinatown’s rich history, and imagine its future. The exhibit includes reflections from key organizers, artists, and staff who continue to work for the community.