US EditionSeattle to launch new program to curb crime, revitalize Chinatown-International District
- Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell announced a $1 million investment on May 14, 2025, to launch the Chinatown-International District Ambassadors Program.
- A $1 million investment from Seattle’s municipal government, a prominent foundation supporting Asian American and Pacific Islander communities, and Amazon aims to enhance safety and boost economic activity amid increasing anti-Asian incidents.
- The program will employ trained ambassadors starting June 1 to support small businesses, assist visitors, de-escalate situations, and maintain a safe, welcoming environment.
- A 2024 TAAF survey of 1,000 local AAPI adults found 38% experienced anti-Asian incidents and nearly 75% changed behaviors out of fear, underscoring the program’s community importance.
- This public-private initiative reflects growing collaboration to revitalize the district and promote inclusion, with Mayor Harrell calling it the needed partnership to 'uplift and renew' Seattle's neighborhoods.
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Chinatown-International District sees $1M boost for safety
The Chinatown-International District (CID) is getting a $1 million safety upgrade. Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell gathered with community leaders, small business owners, and corporations at Hing Hay Park Wednesday to announce continued efforts to make the CID safer, more livable, and healthier for small businesses. “The most important concept of what we’re trying to do to make sure the Chinatown-International District community is safe, is establis…
The Center Square
Big Country NewsSeattle launches Chinatown ambassador program amid safety concerns
(The Center Square) – Seattle is partnering with nonprofits and Amazon to launch an ambassador program dedicated to the Chinatown-International District amid growing concerns of anti-Asian violence.
Montana Standard
City of Seattle, TAAF, Amazon, and CIDBIA Announce New Ambassadors Program to Improve Neighborhood Safety and Support Economic Revitalization in the Chinatown-International District
Mayor Harrell announces a combined $1 million investment by the City, The Asian American Foundation (TAAF), and Amazon to improve blocks, businesses, and lives in the heart of the historic district.
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