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Hong Kong urban renewal lessons from old buildings

This article discusses urban renewal in Hong Kong, drawing lessons from the city's existing architecture. It highlights the benefits of high-density living, efficient infrastructure, and integrated mixed-use developments. The piece advocates for creating seamless pedestrian networks and vibrant street life in future renewal projects. AI

RANK_REASON This is an opinion piece discussing urban planning lessons from existing architecture, not a core AI development.

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Hong Kong urban renewal lessons from old buildings

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Mathias Woo ·

    Hong Kong’s old buildings: 5 lessons for urban renewal

    Think of Hong Kong as a living dictionary. Every old arcade, footbridge and mixed-use tong lau, or tenement building, is an entry worth studying. As the city embarks on another redevelopment cycle, we should be leafing more carefully – not erasing the dictionary’s words but learn…