Urbani izziv Volume 23, No. 1, June 2012
: 125-139
(Articles)
UDK: 711.4:365.644
doi: 10.5379/urbani-izziv-en-2012-23-01-005
Author
Daniel CHI WING HO
The University of Hong Kong, Department of Real Estate and Construction, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong
danielho@hku.hk
Yung YAU
City University of Hong Kong, Department of Public and Social Administration, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong
Chi Kwong LAW
The University of Hong Kong, Department of Social Work and Social Administration, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong
Sun Wah POON
The University of Hong Kong, Department of Real Estate and Construction, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong
Hak Kwong YIP
Policy 21 Limited, Hong Kong
Ervi LIUSMAN
The University of Hong Kong, Department of Real Estate and Construction, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong
Title
Social sustainability in urban renewal: An assessment of community aspirations
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.
Key Words
social sustainability, building rehabilitation, redevelopment, urban renewal, community aspirations