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Wilma Chan Park (formerly Madison Square Park)
Park · Chinatown ·
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"A much fought over piece of real estate, Madison Park today remains a space for outdoor gatherings - whether that’s tai chi, line dancing, badminton, or more recently vigils and rallies against hate crimes and violence. In the 1970s, the construction of BART led to the displacement of over 10,000 residents of the neighborhood. Conflicts over park usage and BART projects continue to this day with the tai chi community actively speaking out against development that doesn’t serve residents’ needs." - daphne wu
