This document summarizes a linguistic landscape study comparing Chinatown in Washington DC and Rockville, Maryland. The study examines the use of Chinese and English languages in public signage. Some initial findings are that Chinese writing appears more on exteriors in Chinatown DC, while used both inside and out in Rockville. There seems to be more direct Chinese to English translation in Rockville and more English to Chinese translation in Chinatown DC. Both traditional and simplified Chinese characters are found in both locations. Further interviews with shop owners and customers are planned to expand the study.