Woman wearing a floral print dress speaks to an audience at a community meeting regarding the upcoming development of Parcel C in Chinatown.

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In the 1990s, the New England Medical Center negotiated with the City of Boston to build a parking garage on Parcel C in Chinatown, land which had previously been promised to Chinatown residents for a community center. The Chinese Progressive Association helped form the Coalition to Protect Parcel C, which was instrumental in halting the New England Medical Center's plan. In 1994, the Chinese Progressive Association was formally granted land to build a community center. In this image, a second woman stands before the audience, in the center background, and listens. There are posters on the wall in both English and Chinese, with this information: "1996 Car Accidents in Chinatown reported to 911/BPD [Boston Police Dept.]. 96 Injuries from cars. 18 Car Accidents with Injuries 9:00 pm-5:00 am. 36 Accidents with Injuries Sat and Sun."