「唐人街夥伴關係」將主辦 DRI 建築升級基金社區啟動暨交流會

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「唐人街夥伴關係」將主辦 DRI 建築升級基金社區啟動暨交流會

Informal community gathering will introduce the fund, outline the application process, and connect prospective applicants with upcoming technical-assistance opportunities

NEW YORK, NY — Chinatown Partnership Local Development Corporation (CPLDC) together with the Community Advisory Committee is hosting a Building Upgrade Fund Community Launch and Meet-and-Greet on Friday, July 17, at 3:00 p.m. at 129 Walker Street.

此次非正式聚會將介紹「建築物升級基金」，宣布申請通道已開放，概述申請與審查流程，並介紹社區諮詢委員會的成員。歡迎媒體人士出席，屆時將有機會就該基金提出一般性提問。

The Building Upgrade Fund is supported by New York State through the Chinatown Downtown Revitalization Initiative. CPLDC thanks Governor Kathy Hochul, the New York State Department of State, and New York State Homes and Community Renewal for their investment in Chinatown and
their continued partnership in advancing the neighborhood’s revitalization goals.

WHAT
Building Upgrade Fund Community Launch and Meet-and-Greet. The gathering will include:
● An introduction to the Building Upgrade Fund
● An overview of the program’s purpose and application process
● Information about the application timeline and available resources
● Introduction of the Community Advisory Committee
● General questions from community members and the press
● An informal meet-and-greet with the program team and community representatives

Applications are currently open and will be accepted through September 7, 2026.

PROGRAM GOAL

「建築物升級基金」旨在支持在計畫區域內對建築物外觀、店面及商業空間進行符合資格的改善工程。該基金旨在協助物業業主及企業解決建築物相關需求，同時提升唐人街建築環境的外觀、無障礙設施、安全性和功能性。

這項計畫是朝著實現更廣泛的社區目標所邁出的又一重要步伐，該目標旨在打造一個更安全、更便利、更友善且經濟韌性更強的唐人街，同時保留該社區獨特的文化特色。

QUESTIONS AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
During the event, CPLDC and available New York State representatives may respond to general questions about the Building Upgrade Fund, the application timeline, program contacts, and the Chinatown Downtown Revitalization Initiative process.
Because this is a community launch and meet-and-greet—not a technical workshop—the program team will not evaluate individual proposals or make determinations regarding project-specific eligibility during the event. Property owners, commercial tenants, and prospective applicants with detailed technical or case-specific questions will be encouraged to:
● Attend an upcoming Building Upgrade Fund information session. Our first session is on July 29, 2026 at 49 Madison Street.
● Review the official program guidelines and online questions and answers
● Register for future office hours to receive individualized assistance
● Submit questions to chinatownDRI@chinatownpartnership.org

有關說明會及辦公時間的詳細資訊，將公布於該計畫的網站上。

WHEN: Friday, July 17, 2026 | 3:00 p.m.

WHERE: 129 Walker Street, New York, NY 10013

WHO:
● Wellington Chen and Rosie Derong Li, Chinatown Partnership Local Development
Corporation
● Building Upgrade Fund Community Advisory Committee:
❖ Matt Axel — Art Beyond Sight; ADA compliance expert
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❖ Brian Chin — Vice Chair to 5th Precinct Community Council; Property Owner
❖ Metthew Chua — Architect
❖ Steve Dadourian/ Alexandra Dadourian — Property Manager
❖ Jeff Kwan — Store owner; Real Estate Manager; Former NYC Small Business
Advisory Member
❖ Tina Lee — CPLDC Board Member
❖ Ammy Lim Cuccia — Edward J. Cuccia Law Firm; Property Owner; Little Italy and
Malaysian Chinese community liaison
❖ Harry Trinh — Head of Creative & Cultural Programs of Welcome to Chinatown
❖ Shing Wah Yeung — Principal of Yeung Real Estate Development
● Celeste Frye, Public Works Partners
● Available representatives from the New York State Department of State and New York State
Homes and Community Renewal

MEDIA
Members of the press are welcome to attend. The program team will be available for general questions and interviews during the gathering.

PROGRAM INFORMATION
For application materials, program guidelines, upcoming information sessions, office-hour announcements, and other updates, visit: https://chinatown.nyc/downtown-revitalization-initiative/

MEDIA CONTACT
Rosie Derong Li
Chinatown Partnership / Chinatown BID
Phone: 212-346-9288
Email: dli@chinatownpartnership.org
Program inquiries: chinatownDRI@chinatownpartnership.org
Website: www.chinatown.nyc