"I would like to see the area being more active with more colors, more small businesses, more trees and community space with residents or places where neighbors meet intentionally."
Current Leather District Residents
“我想在這看到更多的廣場舞。”
現中國城居民
"Music.....and more music."
Current Leather District Residents
“我想要这里变得更加活跃，比如拥有更多色彩，更多的小店铺，更多的树，更多居民可使用的社区空间或者邻里间可以聚会的场所。”
现皮革区居民
"I wish to see more square dance happening."
Current Chinatown Residents
“音乐.....更多的音乐。”
现皮革区居民
Community Engaged with JOYFUL STITCH
Ponnapa engaged with residents from the Leather District and Chinatown throughout the making of the art piece. Residents shared memories of the area during the blooming of the garment industry in Boston, personal stories of their family members who were garment workers, and their visions of what could happen at the park in the future. Below are some photos from community meetings and quotes from residents.
在聚福时光的制作过程中，陈可意与皮革区和唐人街的居民进行了沟通。 居民们分享了波士顿服装业蓬勃发展期间的记忆，在服装产业工作的亲人的故事，以及他们对公园未来发展的愿景。 以下是社区会议的一些照片和居民的发言。
Thank you to Cherie Wang, Sophia Ding, Sylvia Xu from the Greater Boston Chinese Golden Age Center, Kathryn Friedman, Chris Colbert, Noam Ron, and Harry from Gracenote Coffee for providing spaces and opportunities for Ponnapa to connect with residents.
感谢中華耆英會的 Cherie Wang，Sophia Ding，Sylvia Xu和Gracenote Coffee 的 Kathryn Friedman，Chris Colbert，Noam Ron，Harry 为 陈可意提供与居民联系的场地和机会。
"I wish to see a space where children can play so parents can talk and socialize."
Current Leather District Residents
"We need a welcoming and comfortable place for neighbors and visitors to enjoy."
Current Leather District Residents
“我想要這片區域可以有更多燈飾。”
現中國城居民
“我希望有一个儿童可以玩耍的空间，这样家长们就可以聊天和社交。”
现皮革区居民
“我们需要一个欢迎居民和游客使用的舒适空间。”
现皮革区居民
"I want to see more lighting decoration in the area."
Current Chinatown Residents
"What I find missing is intangible—an element that promotes greater adhesion and planning across the artificial lines that define Chinatown and the Leather District."
Current Leather District Residents
"Small specialized businesses appear to be disappearing, such as family -run businesses that make or sell one thing."
Current Leather District Residents
"It’s always feel that the Leather District is on the edge."
Current Leather District Residents
“我觉得缺少的不是具体的事物，而是一些不可感知的元素：比如如何打破人为规定的中国城和皮革区的行政边线，打造更强的社区粘性和规划。”
现皮革区居民
“感觉个体经营正在消失，比如家庭运营的只制作和销售一种商品的店铺。”
现皮革区居民
“我总是感觉皮革区正在被边缘化。”
现皮革区居民
"An outdoor living room for the neighborhood."
Current Leather District Residents
"I need a place that offers a sense of familiarity and comfort."
Current Leather District Residents
"COMMUNITY IS MY JOY."
Current Leather District Residents
“为邻里提供一个室外客厅。”
现皮革区居民
“我需要一个能够提供熟悉感和舒适感的地方。”
现皮革区居民
“社区是我的快乐之源。”
现皮革区居民
"I would love it if our neighborhood park was a known destination that added culture and flavor to the city."
Current Leather District Residents
"I feel that the Leather District is like a hidden gem. The area is built with intention and I like its quirkiness."
Current Leather District Residents
"I want the park to encourage people to gather, linger, and enjoy the space."
Current Leather District Residents
“如果我们社区的公园是一个为城市增添文化特色的知名目的地，我会很高兴。”
现皮革区居民
“我觉得皮革区就像一颗隐藏的宝石。 这个区域是有意建造的，我喜欢它的古怪”
现皮革区居民
“我希望公园能够鼓励人们会面，逗留，并享受这个空间。”
现皮革区居民