More Than Clean Streets

From Hope Stories by hopemission

June 5, 2026 · 19 min · Season 3 · Episode 82

About this episode

This episode discusses how a focused approach to pressure washing is revitalizing Edmonton's Chinatown and supporting community health.

Business owners are noticing cleaner streets in Chinatown. The community revitalization team recently narrowed the focus of its neighbourhood cleanup efforts, so sidewalks near the two largest shelters are getting more frequent pressure washing. In this episode, Kat Luu with the Edmonton Chinatown BIA and Hope Mission’s Thomas Ogigbah share how changing the team’s approach to pressure washing is helping preserve Edmonton’s historic Chinatown district and supporting the health of community members and staff. To learn more about Hope Mission’s programs and to donate, go to hopemission.com.

People in this episode

Guests: Kat Luu, Thomas Ogigbah

Topics covered

community revitalization
clean streets
Chinatown
pressure washing
health support
historic preservation

Keywords

Chinatown
Edmonton
community health
pressure washing
revitalization
Hope Mission
clean streets

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Edmonton Chinatown BIA, Hope Mission

Places: Chinatown, Edmonton