Liverpool Asks Public About Chinatown Changes Future Development

Liverpool wants to improve Chinatown. They are asking for public input on changes. The changes involve the junction and a playground. A new memorial garden may also be built.

These changes hope to attract more visitors. They also want more investment in the area. Liverpool City Council manages the project. Local community groups are helping them.

The University of Liverpool made some plans. These plans are for Great George’s Square. It sits where Upper Pitt Street meets Nelson Street. Two stone lions will be installed there. The Chinese Consulate gave the lions as a gift. It marked 25 years of ties between Liverpool and Shanghai.

The project will improve walking paths. It adds a red maple wishing tree with flowers. Workers aim to finish this in early 2026. A local leader, Ming Wang, shared her thoughts. She mentioned Chinatown is very important locally. It has been a home for over 200 years.

Wang thinks the changes are amazing. She likes the lions and the wishing tree. She is excited about the improved playground. Wang also likes the idea of the memorial garden. She is interested in Chinatown’s revival. She hopes for more business to follow. This also includes more investment and tourists.

The plans will boost a stalled site. This location is on Great George Street. It will include new homes and stores. The council now controls the site fully. The city region and government helped the council.

Councilor Nick Small says Chinatown is important. He notes it is the oldest in Europe. He wants to revitalize Chinatown. He wants locals to be proud of it. Small also wants it to attract tourists. He is asking for opinions on the designs. This helps create something special.

The Chinese consul general is hopeful. Tang Rui says the lions mean prosperity. He hopes they bring good luck to Chinatown. He also hopes they symbolize a fresh start. It is for this beautiful, historic place in Liverpool.