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Please see attachments   Reflection.pdf The document below shows which group's project you are assigned to review and you will submit a generative critique that addresses the following prompts. You can respond in a written document (500–700 words), a slide deck, a 1-page zine-style visual, or another creative format of your choice. You will be graded based on the rubric (below). 1. Understanding the Root Cause What problem is this group trying to address? What do you understand to be the root causes? Are they clearly identified? What’s one insight you gained from how this group framed the issue? 2. Stakeholder Complexity Whose interests were most considered in their analysis? Who seems underrepresented or missing from their stakeholder map? Explain why this matters. Pose one thoughtful question about power, influence, or accountability among stakeholders. 3. Creative Intervention as Experiment What intervention did they propose? What stands out about it? What do you think is brilliant, bold, or risky about their approach? If you could tweak or expand this idea, what would you suggest? Why? Team2-SFChinatownSROs.pdf.pdf Chinatown TEAM 2 BUS 682-03 SROs SROs are essential low-income housing for immigrant and elderly residents. Many buildings are poorly maintained, posing serious health and safety risks. These issues require urgent policy reform and culturally competent solutions. San Francisco’s Chinatown is one of the oldest and most densely populated Chinese communities in the U.S. INTRO TO ISSUE Root Cause Analysis Systemic Causes: Historical housing discrimination and exclusionary zoning confining Chinese immigrants to segregated areas like Chinatown. Buildings were not upgraded from their original design (short-term use) to meet current resident needs. Chronic neglect (e.g., broken plumbing, pest infestations) worsened by weak city enforcement. Legal action (e.g., KRON4 report, April 2025) exposed unsafe and illegal unit conversions. Political Factors: Tenant underrepresentation in housing policymaking and enforcement. Reactive code enforcement allows dangerous conditions to persist. Language barriers and lack of translated materials block access to support. Protests highlight resistance to budget cuts, but institutional support remains fragile. Root Cause Analysis Cultural Barriers: Many are elderly or first-generation monolingual immigrants. Language isolation and fear (especially among undocumented tenants) limit advocacy. Social disconnection leaves seniors unaware of or unable to access resources. Tenant organizing exists but often relies on community-led efforts, not government support. Economic Exploitation: Tenants live on fixed or low incomes in one of the most expensive U.S. cities. Substandard housing causes health impacts: respiratory illness, stress, sleep deprivation. Few housing alternatives keep residents trapped in unsafe units. Landlords exploit loopholes to maximize profit through neglect or illegal conversions. Gentrification intensifies displacement pressure on already vulnerable residents. KEY STAKEHOLDERS Local Artists and Media Use storytelling to raise awareness and support justice Influence public opinion through cultural work Tourists / General Public Largely unaware of housing issues Can be educated through exhibits and campaigns Policymakers (Mayor, Supervisors) Hold legal and funding power Motivated by public support and visibility SRO Residents Low-income, mostly Chinese immigrant families and elders Value safe, stable housing near cultural services Barriers: language, eviction fear, limited legal access SRO Owners / Landlords Motivated by profit; delay repairs unless forced Often exploit legal loopholes City of San Francisco (DBI, DPH) Enforce housing and health codes Understaffed; act mostly after violations are reported Chinatown Community Orgs (CPA, CCDC) Educate and support tenants Advocate for fair housing and cultural preservation STAKEHOLDER MAP CREATIVE PLAN CONCEPT: EXHIBIT DETAILS: GOALS & METRICS Immersive public exhibit + digital campaign highlighting life in Chinatown SROs. Life-sized SRO replicas in high-traffic areas: 41 Ross Art Gallery, Portsmouth Square, Union Square, public libraries Partner with artists of 41 Ross Gallery to create exhibits (Chinatown art gallery) Real resident stories in Cantonese, Mandarin, and English Sensory experience: visual storytelling + authentic soundscape 15% increase in awareness (10,000+ in- person/online visitors in 3 months) 10% boost in engagement (2,000 stakeholder pledges to officials) 20% media coverage increase (targeting SF Chronicle, KQED, NBC Bay Area, etc.) Campaign Execution: Execution Plan Partner with SRO residents for story- sharing and co-creation Commission local artists for exhibit builds Host VIP media preview with journalists, community leaders, and advocates Digital Extension: Launch a micro-site with virtual tours, stories, and shareable content Promote with hashtag #RoomsForJustice to drive user-generated content Conclusion Chinatown’s SRO housing crisis stems from: • Systemic neglect and cultural marginalization • Political exclusion and lack of tenant protections • Discriminatory housing policies and profit-driven priorities THANK YOU! • “Rooms of Resilience” campaign responds by: • Centering storytelling as a tool for visibility and advocacy • Amplifying the voices of SRO residents • Bridging the gap between tenants, the public, and policymakers • Driving community-centered activism for lasting change RESOURCES Cheang, Ko Lyn. “S.F. SRO Landlords Face Big Fines for Problem Chinatown Properties.” San Francisco Chronicle, 8 Apr. 2025, https://www.sfchronicle.com/sf/article/chinatown-sro-settlement-20265097.php. Accessed 3 May 2025. Chinese Progressive Association. Substandard Housing Conditions in San Francisco Chinatown: Health Impacts on Low-Income Immigrant Tenants. Aug. 2005, https://dacdev.cpasf.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/CPA-Chinatown-Substandard-Housing-Health-Report.pdf. Accessed 3 May 2025. City Attorney of San Francisco. (2023, October 10). San Francisco sues Chinatown SRO owners over unsafe living conditions. https://www.sfcityattorney.org/2023/10/10/san-francisco-sues-chinatown-sro-owners-over-unsafe-living-conditions/ City Attorney of San Francisco. (2025, April 8). City Attorney secures $810,000 from Chinatown SRO owners who profited off of unsafe units. https://www.sfcityattorney.org/2025/04/08/city-attorney-secures-810000-from-chinatown-sro-owners-who-profited-off-of-unsafe-units/ Martinez, Jose. “San Francisco Chinatown SRO Residents Rally Against Proposed Budget Cuts.” CBS News Bay Area, 14 June 2023, https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/san-francisco-chinatown-sro-residents-rally-against-proposed-budget-cuts/. Accessed 3 May 2025. San Francisco Department of Building Inspection. (n.d.). Single Room Occupancy (SRO) Task Force. https://sfdbi.org/single-room-occupancy-sro-task-force Substandard Housing Conditions in San Francisco Chinatown: Health Impacts on Low-Income Immigrant Tenants. Chinese Progressive Association, Aug. 2005, https://dacdev.cpasf.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/CPA-Chinatown-Substandard-Housing-Health-Report.pdf. Wu, Zhe. “In SF’s Chinatown, Few Works by Asian Artists. That Could Change.” San Francisco Public Press, 22 Aug. 2024, https://www.sfpublicpress.org/few-asian- american-artists-chinatown-tool-registry-could-change-that/. Accessed 3 May 2025. “Chinatown Tenants Win Public Housing Rent Strike.” FoundSF, https://www.foundsf.org/Chinatown_Tenants_Win_Public_Housing_Rent_Strike. Accessed 3 May 2025. “City Attorney Secures $810,000 from Chinatown SRO Owners Who Profited off of Unsafe Units.” City Attorney of San Francisco, 8 Apr. 2025, https://www.sfcityattorney.org/2025/04/08/city-attorney-secures-810000-from-chinatown-sro-owners-who-profited-off-of-unsafe-units. “Few Asian American Artists in Chinatown. Tool Registry Could Change That.” San Francisco Public Press, https://www.sfpublicpress.org/few-asian-american-artists- chinatown-tool-registry-could-change-that. “Mayor Breed Celebrates Historic Number of Chinatown SRO Families Housed.” City and County of San Francisco, https://www.sf.gov/news--mayor-breed-celebrates- historic-number-chinatown-sro-families-housed. “Single Room Occupancy (SRO) Collaborative Program.” City and County of San Francisco, https://www.sf.gov/single-room-occupancy-sro-collaborative-program. “Where We Live: Stories from Chinatown SRO Tenants.” Esri StoryMaps, https://storymaps.com/stories/62688c84552e4be980afd2bae2819dec. 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