The San Francisco Board of Supervisors has officially endorsed a road map to Japantown’s future designed to retain the community’s cultural vibrancy, reports Nichi Bei.
“This is the first document in San Francisco to focus specifically on how to preserve and promote a neighborhood’s cultural heritage,” said Steve Wertheim.
The Japantown Cultural Heritage and Economic Sustainability Strategy (JCHESS) provides 19 recommendations to retain the business and cultural resources in the community. The document defines cultural heritage as “those elements, both tangible and intangible, that help define the beliefs, customs and practices of a particular community. These elements are rooted in the community’s history and/or are important in maintaining the continuing cultural identity of the community.”
You can read a lot more about the plan in Nichi Bei.
