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City leaders want taller buildings and more affordable housing in Seattle's Chinatown International District, but will an upzone threaten one of the city's most diverse neighborhoods? Supporters say the proposed upzone will create more opportunity and revitalize the area, but critics worry changes will threaten the neighborhood's character and displace small businesses, nonprofits and some residents.
On the show:
Teresita Batayola, President & CEO, International Community Health Services (ICHS)
Evan Chan, Owner, Four Seas Restaurant
Bruce Harrell, President, Seattle City Council
Joel Ing, Principal, Edge Developers
Rob Johnson, Seattle City Council
Tam Nguyen, Owner, Tamarind Tree Restaurant
Maiko Winkler-Chin, Executive Director, Seattle Chinatown International District Preservation & Development Authority (SCIDpda)