A typical facade of Hong Kong where commercial and residential units coexist in these Lai Chi Kok buildings in 2018. Photo: Xiaomei Chen A typical facade of Hong Kong where commercial and residential units coexist in these Lai Chi Kok buildings in 2018. Photo: Xiaomei Chen
A typical facade of Hong Kong where commercial and residential units coexist in these Lai Chi Kok buildings in 2018. Photo: Xiaomei Chen
Martin Wong
Opinion

Opinion

Concrete Analysis by Martin Wong

Hong Kong’s industrial development needs a renaissance as new economy alters manufacturing landscape

  • Revitalising industrial properties for housing or commercial uses have had its limitations amid growth in new economy
  • Demand for ‘specialised factories’ showcases changes in industrial landscape, need for new approach in development

Martin Wong
Martin Wong

Updated: 7:32pm, 3 Dec, 2019

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A typical facade of Hong Kong where commercial and residential units coexist in these Lai Chi Kok buildings in 2018. Photo: Xiaomei Chen A typical facade of Hong Kong where commercial and residential units coexist in these Lai Chi Kok buildings in 2018. Photo: Xiaomei Chen
A typical facade of Hong Kong where commercial and residential units coexist in these Lai Chi Kok buildings in 2018. Photo: Xiaomei Chen
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Martin Wong

Martin Wong

Martin Wong is associate director, research & consultancy of Greater China at Knight Frank