Pearl Court became a hub for many of the community's events including many involving Jack Layton, the MP for the area for many years.

[6] The land speculation in these construction project drove up property values, which prompted many of business and residents to migrate north to Scarborough, Markham, and Richmond Hill.

North of the library in Riverdale Park is a monument to the Chinese revolutionary and first leader of Republican China: Sun Yat-sen.

[10][11] The creation of the archway was due in large part to the efforts of Valerie Mah as a member of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce of East Toronto together with Councillor Paula Fletcher.

[13] Chinatown East can be accessed by the 504 King, the 505 Dundas, or the 506 Carlton Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) streetcars.