Walking Seattle's Depressing Chinatown-International District in April 2023

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Walking Seattle's Depressing Chinatown-International District in April 2023

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The Chinatown-International District is a neighborhood in Seattle, WA which is historically home to three different ethnic enclaves : Chinatown, Japantown, and Little Saigon. The streets are decorated with colorful lanterns, and the architecture includes a mix of historic and contemporary buildings. However, certain areas of the district are severely mismanaged with many people in need of help. It probably was very lively in the past, but today it needs a lot of work if business and commerce are to return to the area.
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Recorded April 26, 2023
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@nicolawright3359 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your candid representation of this area, focusing on what positives you could. It's always wise to trust your instincts. Keep safe.

@ActionKid Жыл бұрын

Much appreciated, thank you so much for your well wishes.

@happy629 Жыл бұрын

There isn’t a large city in America where you won’t find nice, lively areas coexisting with depressed, underutilized areas. I like that AK showed this area of the city. It’s reality, but it doesn’t define ALL of the Seattle area. We shouldn’t be shocked or surprised, but instead reminded to not live in a bubble - there is good and bad everywhere.

@timothy468 6 ай бұрын

😂 if you say so..

@clydamartindalelawson3767 Жыл бұрын

I was born and raised in Seattle, China town used to be a very thriving and busy community, when I was a child there was so much to see, so much activity that would make me shake with excitement. I grew up in the 60's and visiting the International district was like being in China for me. Is so sad to see it like this. Hopefully, it can thrive again, hopefully, when I visit my home town, things will look and be a lot better. Love Seattle, will always be home❤

@Chatsworth1979 Жыл бұрын

Why has it changed? I was very surprised to discover this.

@ActionKid Жыл бұрын

I hope we can revisit those days when it was a busy and thriving community someday!

@saraleecoleman4423 Жыл бұрын

I walk to the International District once a week from the Central District of Seattle. i find each little section to be hubs of activity! Tourists are getting food to go, going to The Jade Garden, Tai Tung, the bakeries, shops! Uwajmaya is always bustling with people. Tai Tung has been in the ID for over 85 years, owned by one family. People from all over the world come to the ID to go there! I have met people from Puerto Rico, Ireland, and Italy at Tai Tung. Your article seems a little one-sided . Like i stated, I walk through The International District weekly and find it vibrant with tourists walking, enjoying each restaurant, market, and shop!! My opinion, my experiences!!

@RelaxedRoamer Жыл бұрын

It's important to shed light on the struggles of this neighborhood and bring attention to the areas that need improvement. Hopefully, by raising awareness, we can encourage action to revitalize the Chinatown-International District and bring back its vibrancy and culture.

@ActionKid Жыл бұрын

I totally agree, it needs improvement and it’s sad to see the International district in a state of decline.

@HengMiao Жыл бұрын

The Chinatown Gate looks beautiful, and the dragon on the utility pole adds a nice touch. 😍 I wonder if this area is more lively on the weekends. It is sad to see many vacant spaces, and hopefully, the city will do something to improve the area and help the people in need. 🙏🏻 Thank you for sharing this coverage of the CID, AK. 🤗

@ActionKid Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching, the International District needs a lot of help and I wish it can be revitalized.

@SpontaneousIntrospections Жыл бұрын

You missed most of Japantown, sorry to say... it's more on S. Main and the side streets, North of Jackson. While the CID does have some major issues you hit it at an awkwardly quiet time and yes, many businesses DO close for a few weeks in March/April before things get busy in May-August.

@monica-NJ-123 Жыл бұрын

Thank you AK for sharing , so very sad to see many places boarded up , the Chinatown gateway is beautiful and it’s a shame this historic area is being neglected , prayers 🙏🙏

@ActionKid Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! The Chinatown gate is very nice and I enjoyed the area immediately around it. Most of the district is very neglected

@MannyExploresVlog Жыл бұрын

I was in Seattle last year, it has a lot of natural beauty, I explored Chinatown and of all the chinatowns I've visited in many cities, it was the one I least enjoyed, hopefully they do something to improve it. I didnt felt safe either walking Jackson street.

@hawksfan3 Жыл бұрын

If you go up near Little Saigon on Jackson. They have a police mobile vehicle parked in a parking lot and officers on bike patrol. I agree, the city leaders must do more to improve.

@ActionKid Жыл бұрын

It’s in a terrible state and I didn’t really feel safe walking on Jackson Street.

@jarihult Жыл бұрын

Nice Chinatown gate at the start 2:24 nice park 5:42 nice neighborhood and nice buildings ,nice restaurants 8:52 , 9:25 😎Overal mostly enjoyable walk despite the depressing parts of the neighborhood 🙂Thank you for sharing A K 🙂👍!!!

@ActionKid Жыл бұрын

My pleasure! There are some areas near the Chinatown gate which are nice, but much of the district leaves something else to be desired 😢

@kathleenbarryjohnson5408 Жыл бұрын

A lot of the businesses are gone, it is true, but a lot of the community is investing in itself. No one in the CID wants large-scale redevelopment coming in to erase the small family businesses, even if they don't look fashionable. Inviting huge developers into the neighborhood is going to turn it into a McChinatown version of what it is. We want help with our troubled, houseless neighbors, as you well-noticed. Again, please come back during the day. Stop by the Wing Luke, go eat at Tai Tung or any one of the dozens of amazing restaurants that are open during the day. There's so much to enjoy.

@sheilahollenbeck3411 Жыл бұрын

Love your tours! Great coverage of unvisited areas. Thank You

@ActionKid Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

@alibhg3063 Жыл бұрын

Definitely an interesting area, though I don't think the people at 20:25 seemed mentally ill. People can look a certain way and be fine. They didn't seem to be doing anything unusual. Somebody walking down the street that looks "normal" can have problems that people don't know about, either. Hopefully the area comes back. It is important to see different areas.

@robertsabharwal9787 Жыл бұрын

Lol, I don't think AK was talking specifically about those two fellows .. they seemed totally fine.

@truthteller4442 Жыл бұрын

While yes, this is technically correct, in general if someone looks like trouble, they stand a much higher chance of being trouble than a guy that looks professional. Who would you rather have walking towards you at night….a guy in dress clothes or a guy that looks like a hobo?

@md9121 Жыл бұрын

There are a lot of drug users and people selling stolen goods at night. AK made the right decision to turn around and walk back towards the light rail station.

@michaelchin3550 Жыл бұрын

@@robertsabharwal9787 He wasn't.

@christinegelabert1651 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for slowing down again in front of the Bruce Lee mural! It is absolutely amazing!

@mademsoisellerhapsody Жыл бұрын

Tai Tung has great food and a lively clientele

@RedMcc Жыл бұрын

Thank your Seattle City Council for this condition

@britishgray4952 Жыл бұрын

Good Sunday Morning My Friend IAM Hoping That You Are Having A Good Day That Chinatown Is Huge And Beautiful Thank You So Much For Educating All Of Us About This Historic City Much Blessings And Love Always Ms British Gray From Tampa Florida ❤😊 3:11

@christinegelabert1651 Жыл бұрын

I haven't even seen one bicyclist out

@shotsbyscottd Жыл бұрын

AK! Thank you for not sugar coating your disappointment in the way the city has essentially forfeited the ID to the immeasurable plight of a once gorgeous city. Over the past 10 years, the city doesn’t effectively address the mental health crisis which has many origins based on many other systemic failures, but the city just essentially picks a section that’s “less dense” with tourism and funnels the homeless out of the downtown corridor and into these areas…SODO, CID, Interbay, Ballard … the outskirts get into a rotation of being overrun, cleaned up, then enjoyed for a time until it’s their turn to get the “tent villages” again. We moved back to Miami from Seattle in 2017 after it became way too volatile to move freely about the city…as you can see it’s absolutely gorgeous in terms of natural environment and innovation…unfortunately the administration has been neglected so long, that it’s likely going to take another decade of consistent effort to recover and get the people the attention and the place they need. Sadly it’s become a have/have not and only the best “just deal with it and go on about your day” attitudes can really survive. I think a lot of people tend to want to stay positive and only point out the nice parts but then the city just gets another pass with “people are still enjoying it, what’s the rush to help anyone”…Seattle will always have my heart, but it’s still a bit too unpredictable to return full time. 🙏🙌👍

@dashjeffreys6998 Жыл бұрын

When you peel back the skin of Seattle, it is a sad depressed city. Lots of closed business and lifeless individuals. It lacks the spark of NYC, Boston or L.A.

@illuminahara Жыл бұрын

Not really though? Spoken by someone who obviously has spent little to no time here

@lchaney Жыл бұрын

Define what you mean by spark. Seattle has as much potential as those other cities easily, but is being held back by horribly corrupt government and city management, as well as nowhere near enough cops and no ability for them to do their jobs because they've essentially stripped them of all their tools and powers. Criminals run the city, for now at least.

@thecook8964 11 ай бұрын

Love Seattle & the International District, but keep moaning- discourage people moving here.

@lui22gustavo Жыл бұрын

20:25 I'll not give you my beer. 😅

@LMays-cu2hp Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing a very city area there in Seattle.

@PNW4K Жыл бұрын

Sad to see the Int'l District become what it is today. It used to be such a great lively place to eat and shop.

@conniemoore3051 Жыл бұрын

I was worried for you AK, said a prayer for you. And a prayer for the neighborhoods as they obviously need lots of help.

@christinegelabert1651 Жыл бұрын

Sunday afternoons were for Bruce Lee movies back in the 1970's growing up 😊

@louisetregomorgan4907 Жыл бұрын

The gate is magnificent at the entrance , given time it would be a shame to lose China town international district after hearing the history. We can only hope the city can rebuild again thankyou for sharing this experience .

@ActionKid Жыл бұрын

Yes, let’s hope it is rebuilt

@darrenkwalsh Жыл бұрын

Thanks for showing this part of Seattle. I really haven’t visited it much as a long time resident. Your video reveals the challenge the area has. Will need to go visit again sometime. The Wing Luke museum is supposed to be worthwhile.

@kathleenbarryjohnson5408 Жыл бұрын

Do not base your opinion on a video taken after 7 p.m. on a Wednesday. I work there (9-5, when most employees are there) and he doesn't know what he's looking at or what he's saying. Yes, there are a homeless people - tell King County to stop putting all the shelters in Chinatown and Pioneer Square. The Wing is a great idea of a first stop in the neighborhood. They have tours where they can help you understand the neighborhood, and the food is great.

@mosswine5417 8 ай бұрын

@29:12 if u walked further, there is a place that makes really good bahn mi. Not to mention pho bac is also down that way.

@user-qs9cu8vw9p Жыл бұрын

Several ppl in need indeed and there are buildings that are empty so sad!

@serablack4669 Жыл бұрын

wow the last time i was in chinatown in seattle was in the 1990s and it was really clean and busy. so sad to see it like this.

@christinegelabert1651 Жыл бұрын

Ohh cool, thanks for answering. Beautiful light poles.

@hillyseattlenarrowstreets6087 Жыл бұрын

Your walk could have been much worse. @ June 2022, Seattle's King County Homeless Regional Authority (KCHRA) wanted to place a 4 acre Mega Shelter - 450 beds, 50 Tiny Homes, 50 RV parking spots, the City's Drunk Tank and a 24/7 Mental Health Clinic - 3 blocks South of the Transit Station at start of video. Construction was scheduled to be implemented 12/2022. Thankfully it got cancelled when the elderly Chinatown residents got notice of it and marched to City Hall, King County Courthouse and actual site and voiced their concerns about Personal Safety and the fear that Chinatown would be destroyed by the Crime and Drug use that a large Homeless facility would attract. This was @ Sept/Oct 2022. A Shelter is not a jail, so where do people go after breakfast is served and people are asked to leave? South is Industrial, West are the Stadiums, East is I-5 with a steep hill AND North is Chinatown with a nice Park to do drugs in, businesses to steal from, restaurant patrons to beg and harass and alleyways for drug dealing and bathroom purposes. It would be a horrible mess of a neighborhood where the residents would leave, businesses and restaurants would close and the developers would buy out the properties, tear down historical buildings and build expensive towers. We appreciate your walk because it gives a good timestamp of the area. One hopes a unique and historical neighborhood like this will always exist and hopefully thrive.

@christinenapoli5106 Жыл бұрын

Too bad for so many areas neglected. Hope you’re enjoying your adventures.

@ActionKid Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@tibpride1 Жыл бұрын

Got call turning back 29:17 AK

@robertparker1180 Жыл бұрын

21:12 walking through this area you surely need to be observant around your surroundings

@lindahill3835 Ай бұрын

Thank you for posting. I was hoping it would be like San Francisco's Chinatown

@CrizBee Жыл бұрын

Our Chinatown never recovered after the Covid lockdown and after everything was boarded up because of the Black Lives Matter protests. This used to be a bustling part of town, nowadays it’s a shell of its former self sadly.

@Hanover-ek4jy Жыл бұрын

Has anybody heard about the chaos that has been going on in Seattle the past 3 years?

@millennialodyssey5956 Жыл бұрын

Right. People are so delusional about what's going on in this country.

@dymondlyfe1603 Жыл бұрын

SEA was booming and lively until 2020 when the lockdowns happened. This decay is engineered, look at all the once-great coastal cities, now all a morass of drug addiction and immorality. Sad.

@user-vd8bu3sj2g Жыл бұрын

I only clicked on this video to comment because of "Seattle's Depressing" in the title

@mcporter03 Жыл бұрын

The Kabota garden is also a great place in Seattle. “ South Seattle”

@anzatzi 10 ай бұрын

Thanks--saved me a trip!

@benlee6500 Жыл бұрын

The grand entrance to China Town Seattle remains a beautiful landmarks, one cannot deny the fact that economic vibrancy in China Town is some what below some expectations, needless to say timing is every thing...by weekends, more people will patronise the place. thanks AK for the highlight of other Japan Town nearby....being the 1st immigrants lived here in its early history's, more Chinese descendants have moved to other parts of USA 🇺🇸

@ActionKid Жыл бұрын

Much appreciated, thank you for your support!

@purplexionroblox 8 күн бұрын

I love how when you see certain people you walk farther away from them, it's what I would do too!

@potapenkovalexander Жыл бұрын

Such a contrast comparing to your previous videos from Emerald City. Thanks for showing different sides of the city life)

@user-qs9cu8vw9p Жыл бұрын

That restaurant was closed for vacation pretty cool. I’m seeing a lot of that lately with some non Americanized businesses in my area. Many businesses are being conscientious of their own employees and themselves, cool!

@coffeeder Жыл бұрын

Just save me a trip going there thanks action kidd

@geetamoonesar249 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing. This is the 1st Chinatown I've seen that's so quite.

@lchaney Жыл бұрын

I'm there all the time downtown and always thinking how strangely quiet it is compared to other major cities. The only people out and about are fentanyl addicts and dealers and a few other criminals and homeless.

@dwaynewladyka577 Жыл бұрын

Very apocalyptic looking. So desolate. It's best that you don't go to certain places alone, because it's not safe. Good points about it are the nice murals. Hopefully, someone can do something about this area to revitalize it. Cheers! ✌️

@missyboo_ Жыл бұрын

Hello....have you seen the huge presence of Asians in Seattle Washington? I feel Chinatown was a safe place/space for Asians at one point in time and Asians have branched out over Seattle and that's probably why this neighborhood is abandoned.

@ActionKid Жыл бұрын

I didn’t really feel safe walking this area on Jackson street at all

@missyboo_ Жыл бұрын

@@ActionKid I understand Actionkid. 😔 U probably had an expectation and was caught off guard at what u saw in this Chinatown...but again Asians have thrived in Seattle Washington and moved away from that area and now squatters are habitating the area. Be safe AK🫂

@21stcenturyMoments Жыл бұрын

Seattle Chinatown reminds me of Liverpool Chinatown, England. Small area, not many Chinese businesses. Sad to see the area not thriving.

@ActionKid Жыл бұрын

It is very sad to see!

@thecook8964 11 ай бұрын

Gentrification

@waitaminute2015 11 ай бұрын

Smart to listen to your instincts.

@christinegelabert1651 Жыл бұрын

By Joe's Bar and Grill look like it has a dragon on the light pole

@DC322 Жыл бұрын

Gentrification is the biggest problem in certain neighborhoods. I'm not surprised that Seattle CID isn't immune to development, social services and high rent prices that forced many people to move out to the outer fringes of the city. Its been a long term issue in other cities like Seattle.

@Stuffnsuch736 Жыл бұрын

Drugs is the biggest problem

@EphemeralProductions Жыл бұрын

Sadly though, what you saw there in that section AK is what is common in Seattle. Its gone quite downhill within the last 5-7 years.

@user-qs9cu8vw9p Жыл бұрын

That area diffidently needs revitalization by the city planners. It’s a beautiful place with the murals.

@lchaney Жыл бұрын

The city planners are too busy lining their own pockets and profiting off of the squalor and degradation of the city.

@danjohnson2163 3 ай бұрын

You missed Uwajimaya food court and store. Very busy place.

@iamcoreilly Жыл бұрын

The only time I have ventured into Chinatown was in the 90's to find Uwajimaya Market. The area was completely underwhelming then and there is so much anti-Asian crime now I won't go back. Two years ago the city had the nerve to decide without citizen input to place a rehab and drug treatment complex there. The population rose up and fought and won! It's the last thing they needed!

@farkas3131 Жыл бұрын

I'd be walkin in 2's in that area bruh

@weareorigin Жыл бұрын

The area comes alive on weekends. The theater in Chinatown gets used by small, local artists. ...just be careful at night since other cities ship their problem people to this neighborhood.

@elig9401 Жыл бұрын

And if this was depressing - did you visit Pioneer Square?

@christinegelabert1651 Жыл бұрын

Have a good resting up of your Sunday AK! Enjoy have fun

@mademsoisellerhapsody Жыл бұрын

Great observations AK.

@MYUSATRAVELS Жыл бұрын

❤

@timothy468 6 ай бұрын

No wonder why my friend didn't want to bring me around there. And he's one to talk up seattle LOL

@cyeung5173 Жыл бұрын

Nice.Thankyou

@TechLurker Жыл бұрын

homeless here even more aggro than nyc, be careful bro

@robertparker1180 Жыл бұрын

14:31 looks like a scene out of the old and iconic Twilight Zone TV series

@robertparker1180 Жыл бұрын

26:43 funny you don't see many Asians walking around in this area

@illuminahara Жыл бұрын

You actually have to keep walking to where the food and markers are

@rcrinsea Жыл бұрын

I live in Seattle and Chinatown is a huge letdown. It's extremely unsafe to be there, having been overrun by criminals, homeless encampments, drug dealers, etc. Foot traffic is light, the businesses look run down. Japantown is a tiny shell of its former self, having been destroyed by the internment of all persons of Japanese ancestry during World War 2. The criminals in Chinatown are not even Chinese...

@illuminahara Жыл бұрын

You're wrong, it's not unsafe unless maybe you're out late at night and then really anywhere would be unsafe. There's a variety of food and shops to be found. You claim you live here, maybe venture out of your bubble

@mademsoisellerhapsody Жыл бұрын

@@illuminahara used to be able to go to Tai Tung after the bars closed at 2AM. The area was once more vibrant. COVID and poor decisions by Seattle City Council. Sad

@rcrinsea Жыл бұрын

@@illuminahara - No, you are wrong. I’ve lived here for decades. It’s a dump. The city wants to dump homeless shelters all over here. This neighborhood is notorious.

@illuminahara Жыл бұрын

@@rcrinsea it's really not a dump. Spoken by someone who probably doesn't even visit the city and lives way out in the suburbs. If it was such a dump, then there wouldn't be businesses, shops and restaurants popping up because there would be no one that frequented them. Concern over homelessness etc is valid but that doesn't affect the ID exclusively and somehow business finds a way to continue on through it all.

@rcrinsea Жыл бұрын

@@illuminahara - You are quite presumptuous. I live in North Seattle and used to live on Beacon Hill. I have never lived in the suburbs...

@michaelstern4674 Жыл бұрын

Hi Ken.well as in many cities Covid killed much of this and does not seem that they will come back

@harleydavidson3586 Жыл бұрын

No... it wasn't covid...it was the Lockdowns that closed the stores.

@MikeNaples 3 ай бұрын

Visiting Seattle today and though I love Chinese and Asian culture, I guess there’s not much to see in that neighborhood. So thanks for the heads up.

@OffTheHookGirls Жыл бұрын

Depressing

@Juniorbk26052 Жыл бұрын

This is sad and depressing to watch.

@christinegelabert1651 Жыл бұрын

WOW! That's cool and the purple bus went the opposite way before

@bryanescobar4933 Жыл бұрын

BRO, you need to be careful walking around there at night, alot of asian gangs an robbers come out at night 🌃 !

@christinegelabert1651 Жыл бұрын

WOW! That statue is wild

@candasmith 6 ай бұрын

This district was incredibly safe, lively, and fun in the late 80s, throughout the 90s and early 2000s. It's a complete shame now.

@AnghellicKrunch14 2 ай бұрын

We just moved out of that building on 10th and Jackson. That's my integra sitting on king st. Lolol it got stolen and destroyed 😢I have two sons 6 and 9 that saw hell living there. It's good to see a record of my integra tho. It was built af.

@christinegelabert1651 Жыл бұрын

Hey there AK from Long Island New

@madimakes Жыл бұрын

Believe it or not, some of the stores you think are closed are actually still open for business

@genjimccorkle5518 3 ай бұрын

Looks fine to me.

@christinegelabert1651 Жыл бұрын

I worked at a bar called Bottoms Up by the Hicksville train 😂

@robertsabharwal9787 Жыл бұрын

Depressing ouch lol ..

@EphemeralProductions Жыл бұрын

New York honesty. Hehe

@orionvassi Жыл бұрын

All of Seattle is kind of depressing but you get used to it. Or if you have a lot of money you can just go live in Bellevue.

@thecook8964 11 ай бұрын

Bellevue is a soulless city, with no character.

@adam-g7crq Жыл бұрын

China Town in London is in a smaller area than Seattle but is super busy due to where it's located right in the central part of the west end plenty of foot full. If your in a depreciating area of town your not going to do well.

@christinegelabert1651 Жыл бұрын

Yeah... That's the first thing I was thinking it's Sunday. Even though it's different time zone where are the people?

@madimakes Жыл бұрын

I was surprised to see this was on a Wednesday. Used to be a bit more vibrant people wise…next week starts a lot of Amazon’s return to office…maybe that will bring the dinner crowd out a little more? But yeah it’s always been a mixture of youthfully vibrant and ghetto

@dragonboy718 Жыл бұрын

u should speak to some locals

@dragonboy718 Жыл бұрын

SAD, portlands has been destroyed

@Wendi1760 Жыл бұрын

Without stating the obvious,this is just another American city that has been destroyed...and we'll leave it there. Depressing doesn't even begin to describe this. Very sad. There are so many wonderful places receiving an influx of residents from cities like Seattle that are in great decline..Tennessee&the Carolinas are booming. Of course Florida as well,number one for relocating Looking forward to your return to Florida AK &perhaps in the future you can visit some cities that are booming&increasing population.

@illuminahara Жыл бұрын

Seattle hasn't been destroyed, holy shit😂 what are you even on about

@donnaclark8478 Жыл бұрын

I live a few hours away from Seattle & I’m embarrassed to say I never knew there was a Chinatown! Thanks for the tour & your true opinion AK…

@ActionKid Жыл бұрын

My pleasure, I didn’t know there was one either until I looked it up.

@christinegelabert1651 Жыл бұрын

That is pretty... I don't think I've ever seen anything that would have been the way of columns, buy any roadway especially on the underside

@anajencia Жыл бұрын

If you really want to see something depressing, come to Trenton, NJ

@tavic8154 Жыл бұрын

Actionkid which is your favorite Chinatown in the country? For me I like Philly Chinatwon and Flushing Chinatown

@robertparker1180 Жыл бұрын

23:31 What is the difference between their streetcar system and the regular bus?

@_Toto_. Жыл бұрын

very nice dragons on poles

@joelpm503 Жыл бұрын

Hope ActionKid explores other cities in the Pacific Northwest, like Tacoma and Portland

@lchaney Жыл бұрын

Holy crap, he thought this was depressing and you want to send him to even worse and more dangerous places?

@joelpm503 Жыл бұрын

@@lchaney I want to count how many times he has to turn around because people or situations appear unsafe, before he finally ends up turning in circles

@eddiew2325 Жыл бұрын

im surprised at how desolate it looks. kinda like DC's chinatown

@Johnny-hn9ts Жыл бұрын

DC...another city with lots of depressing areas where you'd expect it to be thriving

@randomvideostoupload 11 ай бұрын

So sad. My great grandmother would have been heartbroken seeing this. She's in a better place now. In Taiwan.

@allan.johnson. Жыл бұрын

Seattle looks a lot like Vancouver British Columbia Canada 🇨🇦

@davidellis5141 Жыл бұрын

Looks promising with the gate & the dragon 🐉 on the pole but then you notice that nothing is going on & nobody is around. My best guess is the pandemic wiped out many businesses & it will take a new generation to revitalize the district. 🐼

@peterwelby Жыл бұрын

You mean govt imposed shutdowns killed businesses. Actual people made those decisions. They chose to close businesses, reduce police forces, etc.

@joanike1902 Жыл бұрын

Sad to see this neighborhood decline, thanks to the local government. I hope there are efforts to revitalize this area, so the Asian-American history is preserved. Thanks for showing us!

@schen5425 Жыл бұрын

🦜what day/time of the week was this filmed? Just seems like a quiet town. I wouldn't say depressed 🤨

@illuminahara Жыл бұрын

Yeah, everyone seems to love being dramatic

@illuminahara Жыл бұрын

@My Name no offense but it sounds like you might be the one with the depression. Every major city has its issues. Having such a subjectively negative opinion about where you live can't be good for you.