Adaptive reuse of traditional Chinese shophouses in government-led urban renewal projects in Hong Kong

Cities ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 39 ◽  
pp. 87-98 ◽  
Author(s):  
Esther H.K. Yung ◽  
Craig Langston ◽  
Edwin H.W. Chan
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Urban Renewal ◽  
Adaptive Reuse

scholarly journals Different Business Models for Adaptive Reuse of Heritage Conservation in Hong Kong

2017 ◽  
Vol 32 (3) ◽  
pp. 42-49
Author(s):  
Esther Hiu-kwan Yung ◽  
Yao Sun ◽  
Anqi Wang ◽  
Edwin Hon-wan Chan
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Adaptive Reuse ◽  
Heritage Conservation

Urban governance and social sustainability

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 330-342 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kin Sun Chan ◽  
Yeung Fai Philip Siu
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Urban Renewal ◽  
Public Engagement ◽  
Public Management ◽  
Urban Governance ◽  
Chinese Government ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Government Leadership ◽  
Two Cities ◽  
People First

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the effectiveness of urban renewal policy by comparing urban renewal in Hong Kong with that undertaken in Macao. Design/methodology/approach – This study reviews the concepts of urban renewal in the two cities and examines related policies in Hong Kong and Macao. Findings – The study finds that the emphasis of urban renewal policy rests on the principles of self-financing, holistic planning and public-private partnerships. In order to deal with urban renewal issues, the Chinese Government has adopted a “People First, District-based, Public Participatory” approach based on public engagement and, to this end, it has introduced various measures, such as the District Urban Renewal Forum and the Urban Renewal Trust Fund. However, compared with Hong Kong, Macao’s efforts at urban renewal policies have been disjointed and piecemeal. Originality/value – The study adopts the principle of public management and compares the two cities’ urban policies to highlight the importance of both government leadership and public engagement for successful urban renewal.

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