Building Rehabilitation of Multi-story Apartment-Buildings in Hong-Kong

- Urban Regeneration in Hong-Kong -

Abstract

In Asian cities, including those of Japan, projects for building multi-story residential buildings are now highly promoted. On the other hands, dealing with old tall building is becoming a significant problem. This study focused on the building rehabilitation project by Urban Renewal Authority in Hong-Kong, where 99% of the population resides in apartment buildings. This project is a part of urban renewal plan. We investigated their methods and evaluated the effect on urban renovation. Our observations and interviews suggested that the effect of this project was not a radial solution; however it has potential to induce maintenance and activation of the community and activation of real estate market.