Social sustainability in urban renewal : An assessment of community aspirations

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Author(s)

  • Daniel Chi Wing Ho
  • Chi Kwong Law
  • Sun Wah Poon
  • Hak Kwong Yip
  • Ervi Liusman

Detail(s)

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)125-139
Journal / PublicationUrbani Izziv
Volume23
Issue number1
Publication statusPublished - 2012

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Abstract

The lack of a proper building care culture has led to serious problems of urban decay in most developed cities, threatening community health and safety. To arrest urban decay, redevelopment is a commonly adopted approach for regenerating rundown areas. Redevelopment often results in negative outcomes such as disturbances to existing social networks and burgeoning construction and demolition waste. On the other hand, building rehabilitation is a more socially and environmentally friendly alternative to redevelopment, but its success depends much on residents' active participation. With a view towards a sustainable strategy for urban renewal, it is necessary to balance the interests of different stakeholders regarding the choice between these two mainstream approaches to renewal. Although economic and physical issues are important decision-making considerations, this study explores the aspirations and preferences of local residents in relation to the two options through a structured survey. The findings are conducive to the development of a balanced and socially sustainable strategy of urban renewal.

Research Area(s)

  • Building rehabilitation, Community aspirations, Redevelopment, Social sustainability, Urban renewal

Citation Format(s)

Social sustainability in urban renewal: An assessment of community aspirations. / Ho, Daniel Chi Wing; Yau, Yung; Law, Chi Kwong et al.
In: Urbani Izziv, Vol. 23, No. 1, 2012, p. 125-139.

Research output: Journal Publications and ReviewsRGC 21 - Publication in refereed journalpeer-review

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