Overview
- DOT and EDC released new renderings showing a plan to convert the complex Chatham Square junction into a standard four-way intersection.
- The concept moves Kimlau Square to the west and roughly doubles the plaza with added trees and plantings while retaining the war memorial arch.
- City data show nearly 10,000 peak-hour pedestrians, and officials say the design will shorten crossings, reduce turning conflicts, and create more direct routes for drivers.
- Funding comes from the Chinatown Connections capital program, with traffic studies, Public Design Commission review, and community meetings planned before any work begins.
- Construction is targeted for 2027 contingent on the next mayor’s approval, as residents urge a more pedestrian‑first approach with fewer car lanes and minimal construction disruption.