Garden District’s ‘Kha Dang Park’ honors long-time community leader [Video]

TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Neighbors in Midtown’s Garden District celebrated their new green space Wednesday afternoon and its recently approved name of “Kha Dang Park,” honoring the community leader’s legacy.

Dang, who moved to the Grant and Alvernon area in 1986, has been a key figure in the neighborhood’s development. He served as a former board member of the Garden District Neighborhood Association and played a major role in bringing a park and library to the area. Dang also advocated for immigrants and led youth programs.

In February, the property at 1933 N. Bell Ave. which houses the Garden District Community Garden was put up for sale. Several developers expressed interest in the large plot, which could accommodate six rental units.

However, in May, the City of Tucson purchased the property with plans to preserve it as a public green space for the neighborhood.

The Garden District Neighborhood Association Board …