A Chinatown Arts Group Wants to Be an Economic Engine

Above the retail-dominated street level that visitors are familiar with, Chinatown is one of the lowest-income neighborhoods in the city, home to many seniors and recent immigrants. It's been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Chinatown Media and Arts Collaborative is establishing a hub called Edge on the Square, where it plans to serve the neighborhood and visitors alike with boundary-pushing art and performances. How can an arts group transform the life of a neighborhood? Co-founder Mabel Teng shares her thoughts with host Laura Wenus. | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod Fixing Our City is part of the San Francisco Chronicle’s SFNext Project Got a tip, question, comment? Email us at [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices