a charity song released in 2012 to help victims of the Tohoku earthquake.

a community-led mural by local Skid Row artist Showzart.its the opportunity to welcome residents that otherwise would not have an opportunity to have a dignified place to live.

Japanese American family-owned business.and were just delighted that this has come to fruition.and will feature an exhibit honoring Umeya as a three-generation.

said Councilmember Ysabel Jurado of Council District 14.its also about being a good partner to the community.

Developing 175 affordable units on this historic site in a way that involves meaningful community partnership is really significant.

Id like to express my sincere gratitude to LTSC for spearheading this transformative project.yet they have again and again refused to come to the table.

Affordable units help residents who need a roof over their heads now and cant wait years for other units to become cheaper.It was a collective decision that represented the frustration of different groups about the project and the unwillingness of the developer to create a project that benefits the current stakeholders of Little Tokyo.

Opinions expressed in Vox Populi are not necessarily those of The Rafu Shimpo.Little Tokyo must say Never Again to being told how to direct its future and allow itself to determine what it believes is the best path forward.