starting in hong lim, singapore
hello, neighbour.
we're cYA!
old friends. new possibilities.
we're a collective of community partners who care about chinatown's evolving identity, vibrancy and everyday community life. we bring neighbours together to share what they know and make things happen.
been here for decades? just getting started? you're welcome here.
there's plenty happening here.
let's connect it.
chinatown is alive with people making things happen. longstanding businesses. new creative spaces. everyday rituals. unexpected ideas.
we bring established communities and newer arrivals together to share what they know, support one another and make room for more possibilities.
as chinatown evolves, we want the people and places that give it character to thrive, with more opportunities to shape what comes next.
bring what you know.
see what we can do together.
every generation has something to share, and something to discover. swap skills with a neighbour. see a familiar place through fresh eyes. find someone who can help your idea take shape.
what could happen
between neighbours?
a shared idea, a useful introduction, a little help getting started. here are some possibilities we could explore together.
share what you know.
trade skills, swap perspectives, or help a neighbour get comfortable with a new tool. everyone has something to teach.
make something happen.
bring an idea for a gathering, game, workshop or collaboration. find people who might like to build it with you.
help each other along.
explore practical support with technology, admin, publicity or finding resources for a shared idea.
meet your next collaborator.
get to know the people behind nearby shops, studios and community spaces. discover what you could do together.
these are possibilities to explore with partners, not services we already run.
a neighbourhood
we make together.
- 01
listen first.
get to know what's already happening, what matters to people, and where we can be useful.
- 02
build together.
involve neighbours from the beginning, with a real say in activities involving their work, spaces and stories.
- 03
share the opportunities.
look for ways collaborations can benefit the people involved, through shared visibility, useful connections and opportunities to contribute.
there's room for you here.
run a shop? make things? bring people together? live or work nearby?
we'd love to meet residents, local businesses, creative practitioners and community groups who care about chinatown and want to contribute to its next chapter.
bring what you know. tell us what you're curious about.
be part of cYA!an invitation
let's start with hello.
we're planning our first neighbourhood get-together, starting with neighbours around hong lim. a chance to meet, hear what's already happening, and explore what we could do together.
date and venue to be announced.
leave your details and we'll share more when plans are ready.
be part of cYA!
bring a story, a skill, an idea, or simply yourself. tell us a little about you and what you'd like to explore together.