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The Placemakers of Hong Kong

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Availability:In StockContributor:Roger Nissim, Nelson Chen (Introduction by)Publish date:12/29/2025Pages:124
Language:EnglishPublisher:Hong Kong University PressISBN-13:9789888876860ISBN-10:9888876864UPC:9789888876860Book Category:ArchitectureBook Subcategory:Urban & Land Use PlanningProduct ID:SCN63V47HE
The story of Hong Kong's urban development.

The Placemakers of Hong Kong pays homage to what local development companies, charitable organizations, as well as the government have been able to achieve in contributing to the enhancement of Hong Kong's evolving urban and rural landscape. Far from being solely profit-driven, developers and urban planners have been vital to the community by creating and designing urban spaces for the public, increasing walkability, and embracing sustainable design--a process called 'placemaking.' The book also recognizes that the subsequent placekeeping activities necessary to keep each project site relevant and up-to-date are just as important.

Featuring five case studies from the past and one that examines the ambitious and far-reaching plans for the Northern Metropolis, this book tells the story of Hong Kong's miraculous urban development over the past few decades.
Language:EnglishPublisher:Hong Kong University PressISBN-13:9789888876860ISBN-10:9888876864UPC:9789888876860Book Category:ArchitectureBook Subcategory:Urban & Land Use PlanningProduct ID:SCN63V47HE
Roger Nissim has been a surveyor in Hong Kong for over fifty years, where he worked in the Lands Department of the Hong Kong Government and in the private sector. He also taught as adjunct professor in the Department of Real Estate of the University of Hong Kong.
Publisher: Hong Kong University Press

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