Urban Renewal : a Case Study in Hong Kong
Edward S.H. Au
The Kwun Tong Town Centre project in Hong Kong is one of the biggest urban renewal and redevelopment projects ever since. Occupying a site area of 570,000 square feet, this multi-billion-dollar project will be the largest single project undertaken by the Urban Renewal Authority (URA) affecting about 1,653 property interests and about 5,000 people. Most of the existing buildings in the area were built in the 1960s, although 24 buildings are well over 40 years old and quite dilapidated. Back-lane hawker stalls and temporary structures pose serious hygiene and safety problems, with the poor sanitary conditions contributing to a hazardous living environment. The project plans include residential and commercial developments, leisure and recreational amenities, various community facilities, a public transport interchange, Government offices, and medical clinic. A landmark building will be erected in Kwun Tong once the redevelopment project is completed.
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