Issues of urban redevelopment confronted by the elderly people in Hong Kong : case study : Ma Tau Kok/Hung Hom Districts

Abstract

The urban redevelopment will be a trend and mainstream in the development of housing needs. In addition to the elderly problems in some old city districts, improvement in living standard, housing needs as well as to preserve the historical buildings are the concern in the redevelopment of a new urban. The ageing problem with related to the housing development in the urban redevelopment projects are the focus in this research study. It aims to understanding the elderly problem in the progress of the redevelopment projects and the needs that can satisfy the elderly people as they have been the labor group to promote Hong Kong’s prosperity in the early century. The elderly people deserved to have a better living of environment. By conducting the in depth interview with the social worker/ volunteer and the questionnaires with the elderly people, more information will be revealed on the thoughts and needs of the elderly people and turning out to suggest and recommend for improving the urban redevelopment to the URA.