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Shek Kip Mei Estate
Shek Kip Mei Estate is the first public housing estate in Hong Kong. It is located in Sham Shui Po and is under the management of the Hong Kong Housing Authority. The estate was constructed as a result of a fire in Shek Kip Mei in 1953, to settle the families of inhabitants in the squats over the hill who lost their homes in one night. Originally constructed in 1953 to alleviate the immediate housing needs, the units in this "Mark I" estate were utilitarian. Redevelopment of the estate commenced in 1972, with new towers coming on stream between 1979 and 1982. Site 1 of redevelopment was occupied in 2007. The estate now consists of 21 residential blocks, containing 10,800 rental flats. The estate has an authorised capacity of 26,400. History Following the Second World War, a large number of migrants from the mainland arrived in Hong Kong. Due to the lack of housing policy, and thus non-availability of affordable housing, the migrants lived illegally in wooden shanties in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sham Shui Po
Sham Shui Po is an area of Kowloon, Hong Kong, situated in the northwestern part of the Kowloon Peninsula, north of Tai Kok Tsui, east of Cheung Sha Wan and south of Shek Kip Mei (). It is located in and is the namesake of the Sham Shui Po District. A predominately lower-income neighborhood, Sham Shui Po is one of the densest and most vibrant neighbourhoods in Hong Kong. It has a diverse mix of migrants from rural China, working-class families and seniors, with many living in cage homes, subdivided flats and public housing estates. Sham Shui Po has many lively street markets, electronics outlets, fabric stores, restaurants and food vendors. It is famous for Golden Computer Shopping Arcade for bargain electronics and accessories. History The discovery in 1955 of the Lei Cheng Uk Han Tomb indicates that as early as 2000 years ago there were Chinese people settled in what is now Sham Shui Po. Sham Shui Po means "Deep Water Pier" in Cantonese. At the time, the water in Sha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Resettlement Department
The Resettlement Department () was a department of the Government of Hong Kong, responsible for constructing resettlement estates for homeless refugees, established in 1954. In 1973, the Resettlement Department and the Building Section of the Urban Services Department were merged to form the Housing Department, which acts as the Housing Authority's executive body. History In December 1953, a major fire destroyed the slum area in Shek Kip Mei and more than 50,000 refugees from Mainland China were made homeless. After the disaster, then Governor Sir Alexander Grantham ordered Ronald Holmes to establish the Resettlement Department and appointed him as the Deputy Colonial Secretary and the first Commissioner of Resettlement. The Resettlement Department was formed from sections of the Public Works Department, the Social Welfare Department, and the Urban Services Department. The development of public housing marked a radical shift from the laissez-faire philosophy of the Governmen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Public Housing Estates In Hong Kong
This is a list of public housing estates in Hong Kong. Many of them are properties of Hong Kong Housing Authority (HKHA), while some of them are properties of Hong Kong Housing Society (HKHS). Central and Western District Sai Wan (Kennedy Town) Wan Chai District Tai Hang Eastern District Chai Wan and Siu Sai Wan Shau Kei Wan Quarry Bay and North Point Southern District Ap Lei Chau Aberdeen, Kellett Bay and Waterfall Bay Stanley Yau Tsim Mong District Yau Ma Tei Sham Shui Po District Cheung Sha Wan Sham Shui Po Shek Kip Mei Kowloon City District Hung Hom, To Kwa Wan, Ma Tau Wai Ho Man Tin Kai Tak development area Wong Tai Sin District Wong Tai Sin (Chuk Yuen) Diamond Hill Lok Fu (Lo Fu Ngam) and Wang Tau Hom Ngau Chi Wan Tsz Wan Shan Note: all the estates in Tsz Wan Shan, except Sha Tin Au Estate, have been rebuilt from former Tsz Wan Shan Estate, which was built in 1964 and demol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (french: Société Radio-Canada), branded as CBC/Radio-Canada, is a Canadian public broadcaster for both radio and television. It is a federal Crown corporation that receives funding from the government. The English- and French-language service units of the corporation are commonly known as CBC and Radio-Canada, respectively. Although some local stations in Canada predate the CBC's founding, CBC is the oldest existing broadcasting network in Canada. The CBC was established on November 2, 1936. The CBC operates four terrestrial radio networks: The English-language CBC Radio One and CBC Music, and the French-language Ici Radio-Canada Première and Ici Musique. (International radio service Radio Canada International historically transmitted via shortwave radio, but since 2012 its content is only available as podcasts on its website.) The CBC also operates two terrestrial television networks, the English-language CBC Television and the Frenc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jockey Club Creative Arts Centre
The Jockey Club Creative Arts Centre (JCCAC; ) is a multi-disciplinary arts centre in Shek Kip Mei, Hong Kong, housed in a converted nine-storey factory estate. JCCAC was established through the co-operation of the Hong Kong Arts Development Council (HKADC) and the Hong Kong Arts Centre (HKAC) and is a subsidiary of Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU). It is funded by the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust and is supported by the Home Affairs Bureau. The JCCAC officially opened on 26 September 2008 as a self-financed registered charity. Establishment *31 October 2005, JCCAC opening ceremony was held. *21 November 2006, tenant applications were opened. *January 2007, applications outnumbered places 5:1. JCCAC selected 112 applicants, six arts organisations, 88 artists or arts groups and the remainder being students or graduates of arts institutes. *28 February 2008, completion of the construction of JCCAC. *March 2008, the first tenants moved into the centre. *26 September ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Public Housing Estates In Hong Kong
This is a list of public housing estates in Hong Kong. Many of them are properties of Hong Kong Housing Authority (HKHA), while some of them are properties of Hong Kong Housing Society (HKHS). Central and Western District Sai Wan (Kennedy Town) Wan Chai District Tai Hang Eastern District Chai Wan and Siu Sai Wan Shau Kei Wan Quarry Bay and North Point Southern District Ap Lei Chau Aberdeen, Kellett Bay and Waterfall Bay Stanley Yau Tsim Mong District Yau Ma Tei Sham Shui Po District Cheung Sha Wan Sham Shui Po Shek Kip Mei Kowloon City District Hung Hom, To Kwa Wan, Ma Tau Wai Ho Man Tin Kai Tak development area Wong Tai Sin District Wong Tai Sin (Chuk Yuen) Diamond Hill Lok Fu (Lo Fu Ngam) and Wang Tau Hom Ngau Chi Wan Tsz Wan Shan Note: all the estates in Tsz Wan Shan, except Sha Tin Au Estate, have been rebuilt from former Tsz Wan Shan Estate, which was built in 1964 and demolis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mei Ho House
Mei Ho House (), formerly part of Shek Kip Mei Estate, Hong Kong, is the last remaining example of a "Mark I" building in a single-block configuration. While the other buildings of the estate dating from the 1950s have been demolished, being replaced by new ones, Mei Ho House was chosen to be preserved. History After a devastating fire in December 1953 that left thousands homeless, the Colonial government built a 29-block resettlement estate on the site of the burnt-down shanties to house the homeless victims. Eight blocks (Blocks A to H), later renumbered as Blocks 10 through 13 and 35 through to 41, were constructed with the financial aid of the United Nations (Mei Ho House is Block H, later Block 41). These 7-storey blocks were constructed in the Bauhaus architectural style with an 'H' configuration consisting of 2 residential wings, with communal sanitary facilities linking them. During the Hong Kong 1956 riots, the building was used as one of the bases for the rioters. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adaptive Reuse
Adaptive reuse refers to the process of reusing an existing building for a purpose other than which it was originally built or designed for. It is also known as recycling and conversion. Adaptive reuse is an effective strategy for optimizing the operational and commercial performance of built assets. Adaptive reuse of buildings can be an attractive alternative to new construction in terms of sustainability and a circular economy. It has prevented thousands of buildings' demolition and has allowed them to become critical components of urban regeneration. Not every old building can qualify for adaptive reuse. Architects, developers, builders and entrepreneurs who wish to become involved in rejuvenating and reconstructing a building must first make sure that the finished product will serve the need of the market, that it will be completely useful for its new purpose, and that it will be competitively priced. Definition Adaptive Reuse is defined as the aesthetic process that adapts bui ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Revitalising Historic Buildings Through Partnership Scheme
The Revitalising Historic Buildings through Partnership Scheme () is an initiative launched by the Hong Kong Government, part of a broader policy of heritage conservation in Hong Kong. In order to preserve and put historic buildings into good use and promote public participation in conserving historic buildings, the Hong Kong Government has chosen Government-owned buildings for adaptive reuse under the Scheme. , 8 properties have been opened in their new functions and 11 additional properties have been allotted for renovation. New uses include a museum, a marketplace, a 'creative arts psychological therapy centre', a facility to train guide dogs for the blind, and a leadership training centre with hostel. Scope Eligible applicants are non-profit-making organisations with charitable status under Section 88 of the Inland Revenue Ordinance (Cap 112) and joint ventures of two or more non-profit-making organisations. Participation requirements are broad, with equal weight promised to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Grade I Historic Buildings In Hong Kong
Grade I historic buildings in Hong Kong are those selected as those "outstanding merits of which every effort should be made to preserve if possible". These buildings may be protected under the Antiquities and Monuments Ordinance; after consulting the Antiquities Advisory Board, with the approval of the Chief Executive and the publication of the notice in government gazette, the Antiquities Authority may legally declare the Graded historic buildings to be protected as Declared Monuments. Five Grade I historic buildings have been demolished in the last two decades. ''Note:'' This list is accurate Antiquities and Monuments OfficeList of Graded Historic Buildings in Hong Kong (as at 6 November 2009) A territory-wide grade reassessment has been ongoing since. Sethis linkfor the latest grading update. Central and Western District Eastern District Islands District Kowloon City District Kwun Tong District North District Sai Kung District ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shek Kip Mei Estate 2013 Part6
A picul or tam is a traditional Asian unit of weight, defined as "as much as a man can carry on a shoulder-pole". History The word ''picul'' appeared as early as the mid 9th century in Javanese. Following Spanish, Portuguese, British and most especially the Dutch colonial maritime trade, the term ''picul'' was both a convenient unit, and a lingua franca unit that was widely understood and employed by other Austronesians (in modern Malaysia and the Philippines) and their centuries-old trading relations with Indians, Chinese and Arabs. It remained a convenient reference unit for many commercial trade journals in the 19th century. One example is ''Hunts Merchant Magazine'' of 1859 giving detailed tables of expected prices of various commodities, such as coffee, e.g. one picul of Javanese coffee could be expected to be bought from 8 to 8.50 Spanish dollars in Batavia and Singapore. Definitions As for any traditional measurement unit, the exact definition of the picul varied ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Resettlement Area
Resettlement Areas, or Resettlement Estates ( zh, 徙置區) are an early form of public housing in Hong Kong. They were built between 1954 and 1975. The designs used are Mark I to Mark VII. Most are found in the new towns of Hong Kong ( Kwun Tong, Kwai Chung, Tsuen Wan, Tuen Mun, and Yuen Long). It was managed by the Resettlement Department. In 1973, it was organized into Hong Kong Housing Authority. Then, resettlement areas began to be referred as 'estates'. It was classified as 'Category B Public Housing Estates'. Newer housing projects are called 'Category A Public Housing Estates'. Today, only Mei Ho House remains standing as a Mark I block. History It began when a fire destroyed Shek Kip Mei in 1953. The government built two-story bungalows to accommodate the fire victims. It would later become Shek Kip Mei Estate. The blocks would later evolve into Mark blocks and would be known as ''Multi-Story Housing''. The name for these estates at the time would be called "old or ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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