Park board looking at revitalization of public courtyard in Chinatown

The courtyard in front of Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden in Chinatown is crying out for revitalization, says Vancouver Park Board Commissioner Sarah Kirby-Yung.
At Monday’s park board meeting, Kirby-Yung’s motion to work with the city and community leaders to explore a redesign of the neglected but valuable space received unanimous support from park board commissioners.
The courtyard is barren and bricked-over. It feels unwelcoming, yet it is surrounded by important histori