CHUNG PAK LOCAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

In the 1980's, former Mayor Ed Koch planned to build a detention center in Chinatown due to its proximity to court area and NYPD headquarter. However, the proposal triggered a series of community protests and rallies with the apprehension of deteriorating security and quality of life. Although the effort to revoke the plan was unsuccessful, through community advocacy and a united front, Chinatown was able to negotiate with the City for a parcel of the land next to the detention center to build the Chung Pak complex.