Close Quarters: Mapping Cannabis, Liquor Retailers Near Schools, Food Pantries, and Parks ｜近距离：测绘学校、食物周济库、公园附近的大麻、酒类、烟草零售商

On June 24, 2024., members of Chinatown360 took a Community Data Walk of “Hell Square”, an area of the Lower East Side that got its name because it has the highest density of on-premise liquor licenses compared to any other neighborhood across New York City’s five boroughs.

The purpose of community data walks is to observe and document liquor shops and illegal marijuana dispensaries in Chinatown and the Lower East Side. Participants are provided with maps and tools to document the locations of these shops and dispensaries, as well as other observations on the impact of these establishments on the local community to help inform effective prevention strategies. .

The density of liquor licenses and nightlife activity has sparked significant debate due to the associated harms and dangers to the community. These include alcohol-related harm, noise pollution, community disruption, and safety concerns. Asian/Asian American youth who live, go to school, and/or frequently commute to this area can be negatively affected by this exposure.

2024年6月24日，华埠360的成员们在“地狱广场”进行了一次社区数据漫步。“地狱广场”之所以得名，是因为这片地区在纽约市五个行政区范围内拥有最高密度的酒类许可证。

社区数据漫步的目的是观察和记录华埠和下东城的酒类商店和非法大麻药房。我们为参加者提供地图和工具，让他们能够标记这类店面的地点，观察记录这些生意给本地社群造成的影响，从而为制订有效的预防策略提供信息。

酒类许可证和夜生活活动的密度引发了重要的讨论，因为它们对社区造成了危险和损害，包括酒精相关的损害、噪音污染、社区干扰和安全隐患。在这片区域生活、上学、以及经常在这里通勤的亚裔青少年可能会在这样的环境中受到负面影响。